
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Pontianak, a city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Pontianak — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Pontianak | |
| District / County | Kota Pontianak | |
| State | West Kalimantan | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 658,685 | |
| Area | 107.80 km² (41.62 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | State / Province Capital | |
| Population Rank in West Kalimantan | #1 of 8 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 | 2 | |
| In Feet | 7 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -0.03 | |
| Longitude | 109.33 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.032° S 109.325° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 1' 55" S 109° 19' 30" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 1.92' S 109° 19.5' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tebedu, Malaysia (165 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 | 🔥 05:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:52 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Pontianak | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1771-10-23 |
Pontianak is a city situated in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Pontianak, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Pontianak 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 West Kalimantan
The latitude and longitude of Pontianak pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Pontianak on the map
Pontianak 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 Pontianak 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. › Pontianak exchange rates
To ring a number in Pontianak 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 Pontianak and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Pontianak ranks #1 of 8 cities in West Kalimantan. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West Kalimantan market. › Cities near Pontianak
Pontianak has a recorded population of approximately 658,685 people. That places it #1 of 8 cities with population data in West Kalimantan. Browse more cities in West Kalimantan for comparison.
Pontianak spans approximately 107.80 square kilometers (41.62 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Pontianak sits within Kota Pontianak, is part of West Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.
Pontianak keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 05:43 AM and sets around 05:52 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Pontianak price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Pontianak currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Pontianak lands you closest to Tebedu, Malaysia, about 165 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Pontianak sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.