Current Date And Time In Palu, Indonesia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:16:48 WIB
State: Central Sulawesi
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 373,218
District: Kota Palu
Explore the interactive satellite map of Palu, a city in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Palu — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Palu.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Indonesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.9083° S | 119.8708° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.9083 | 119.8708 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 54' 30" S | 119° 52' 15" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 54.4998' S | 119° 52.2498' E |
| City | Palu |
| State | Central Sulawesi (Propinsi Sulawesi Tengah) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Palu |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 1978-07-01 |
| Population | 373,218 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.9083, 119.8708 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Palu to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Central Sulawesi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigi Biromaru | Central Sulawesi | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Donggala | Central Sulawesi | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Parigi | Central Sulawesi | E | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Tambu | Central Sulawesi | N | 96 km | 59 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 View |
| Kasiguncu | Central Sulawesi | SE | 104 km | 65 mi | ~1h 44m | 🗺 View |
| Poso | Central Sulawesi | SE | 112 km | 70 mi | ~1h 52m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Central Sulawesi, the home state of Palu, along with each city's aerial distance from Palu, Central Sulawesi's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luwuk | -0.9516° S | 122.7875° E | 17 m | 324 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Poso | -1.3959° S | 120.7524° E | 10 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bungku | -2.5471° S | 121.972° E | 6 m | 296 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ampana | -0.869° S | 121.5837° E | 7 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Banggai | -1.5887° S | 123.4992° E | 6 m | 410 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bangkir | 0.7805° N | 120.228° E | 13 m | 192 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bokat | 1.0885° N | 121.5024° E | 1 m | 287 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bunobogu | 1.0407° N | 121.6126° E | 9 m | 291 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buol | 1.1563° N | 121.4381° E | - | 288 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Donggala | -0.6723° S | 119.7402° E | 13 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport IATA: PLW 4 km (3 mi) from Palu |
The exact GPS location of Palu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Central Sulawesi. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Central Sulawesi state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Palu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Palu lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Indonesia map
Palu sits within Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, in the Asia region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Palu for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Central Sulawesi. › Browse every city in Central Sulawesi
Coordinates for Palu in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Indonesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Palu are latitude -0.9083° and longitude 119.8708°. In directional format: 0.9083° S, 119.8708° E. These coordinates mark the center of Palu in Central Sulawesi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Palu is a city in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Palu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Palu sits at: Latitude 0° 54' 30" S and Longitude 119° 52' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Palu has a population of approximately 373,218 people. This is roughly 12.039% of Central Sulawesi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Central Sulawesi.
The interactive satellite map of Palu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.9083, 119.8708 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Palu in Central Sulawesi. For broader context, explore the Central Sulawesi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Palu is Mutiara - SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Palu sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Central Sulawesi.
The closest cities to Palu include Sigi Biromaru, Donggala, Parigi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Palu, sunrise is at 05:02 AM and sunset is at 05:09 PM, giving a day length of 12h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Palu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Palu is approximately 101 km (63 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,342 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Palu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to São Luiz, Brazil, roughly 15 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Palu is approximately 1,561 km (970 mi) SW of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
