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Current Date And Time In Benteng, Indonesia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:30:36 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: Selayar Islands Regency

🌎 Benteng, South Sulawesi, Indonesia – Profile & Geographic Data


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.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Benteng, South Sulawesi Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameBenteng
District / CountySelayar Islands Regency
StateSouth Sulawesi
CountryIndonesia
ContinentAsia
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Currency
NameIndonesian Rupiah
Code ISO-4217IDR
SymbolRp
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+62
International Exit Prefix001, 007, 008, 009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.id
Elevation
In Meter7
In Feet23
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-6.12
Longitude120.46
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 Capital157 km Northwest of Makassar
Nearest City in Another CountryLifau, 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 Length11h 56m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Makassar

Benteng – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Benteng, South Sulawesi

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Benteng

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

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Benteng

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

💰 Currency Used in Benteng

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

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Benteng

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

📊 Benteng's Standing Within South Sulawesi

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

📊 How This Benteng Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Benteng into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Benteng to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the South Sulawesi market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Benteng. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Benteng

🏛 Which state and district is Benteng in?

Benteng sits within Selayar Islands Regency, is part of South Sulawesi in Indonesia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Benteng in?

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.

💰 What currency is used in Benteng?

Businesses and shops in Benteng price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Benteng currency page.

📍 How far is Benteng from the state capital?

Benteng is about 157 km Northwest of Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi. See cities near Benteng for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

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.