Current Date And Time In Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:56:43 WIB
State: Riau
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 1,085,000
District: Kota Pekanbaru
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Pekanbaru, a city in Riau, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Pekanbaru — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Pekanbaru | |
| District / County | Kota Pekanbaru | |
| State | Riau | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 1,085,000 | |
| Area | 632.26 km² (244.12 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in Riau | #2 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indonesian Rupiah | |
| Code ISO-4217 | IDR | |
| Symbol | Rp | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +62 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 007, 008, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .id | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 19 | |
| In Feet | 62 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 0.52 | |
| Longitude | 101.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.517° N 101.442° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 31' 0" N 101° 26' 30" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 31' N 101° 26.5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Melaka, Malaysia (207 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +07:00 to +09:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 0761 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Jakarta | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1784-06-22 |
Pekanbaru is a city situated in Riau, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Pekanbaru, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Pekanbaru as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Riau
The latitude and longitude of Pekanbaru pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Pekanbaru on the map
Pekanbaru runs on UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Pekanbaru run on Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), shown with the symbol Rp. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Pekanbaru exchange rates
To ring a number in Pekanbaru from outside Indonesia, dial +62 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Pekanbaru and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Pekanbaru ranks #2 of 5 cities in Riau. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Riau market. › Cities near Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru has a recorded population of approximately 1,085,000 people. That places it #2 of 5 cities with population data in Riau. Browse more cities in Riau for comparison.
Pekanbaru spans approximately 632.26 square kilometers (244.12 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Pekanbaru keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 06:14 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Pekanbaru price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Pekanbaru currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Pekanbaru lands you closest to Melaka, Malaysia, about 207 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Pekanbaru sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
