
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Benteng, a city in South Sulawesi, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Benteng — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Benteng | |
| District / County | Selayar Islands Regency | |
| State | South Sulawesi | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| 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 | 7 | |
| In Feet | 23 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -6.12 | |
| Longitude | 120.46 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.118° S 120.461° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 7' 6" S 120° 27' 38" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 7.1' S 120° 27.63' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to South Sulawesi Capital | 157 km Northwest of Makassar | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Lifau, Timor Leste (545 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 | 🔥 05:04 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:01 PM | |
| Day Length | 11h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Makassar |
Benteng is a city situated in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Selayar Islands Regency, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Benteng as a District Headquarters. 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 South Sulawesi
The latitude and longitude of Benteng pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 7 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Benteng on the map
Benteng 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 Benteng 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. › Benteng exchange rates
To ring a number in Benteng 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 Benteng and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
It lies about 157 km Northwest of Makassar, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the South Sulawesi market. › Cities near Benteng
Benteng sits within Selayar Islands Regency, is part of South Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Benteng keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:04 AM and sets around 05:01 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Benteng price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Benteng currency page.
Benteng is about 157 km Northwest of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. See cities near Benteng for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Benteng lands you closest to Lifau, Timor Leste, about 545 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Benteng sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.