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Current Date And Time In Samarinda, Indonesia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:53:50 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 831,460
District: Kota Samarinda

✈️ Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Samarinda.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Samarinda with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Samarinda — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Indonesia, which includes Samarinda, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Indonesia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Indonesia's time zone +07:00 to +09:00, country calling code +62 (exit prefix 001, 007, 008, 009) and country internet domain .ID. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Samarinda.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+07:00 to +09:00
📞 Country Calling Code+62
☎️ International Exit Prefix001, 007, 008, 009
🌐 Internet Domain.ID

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Indonesia — police 110, ambulance 112, fire brigade 113, general emergency 112. Store these in your phone before you reach Samarinda. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Samarinda.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
112
🚒
Fire
113
📞
General
112

📊 Indonesia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Indonesia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.705
High
👤
Life Expectancy
71.3
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,925
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.2%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Indonesia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Samarinda for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Samarinda
Regional Airport • AAP
Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport
Samarinda, ID
17
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Samarinda's exact coordinates, or Samarinda's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Samarinda From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Samarinda to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Singapore (Singapore)1,496 km929 mi~ 2h 31m
Tokyo (Japan)4,648 km2,888 mi~ 6h 13m
Sydney (Australia)5,133 km3,190 mi~ 6h 47m
Auckland (New Zealand)7,150 km4,442 mi~ 9h 10m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)7,226 km4,490 mi~ 9h 15m
Paris (France)11,831 km7,352 mi~ 14h 40m
London (United Kingdom)11,895 km7,391 mi~ 14h 45m
Los Angeles (United States)13,164 km8,180 mi~ 16h 14m
Toronto (Canada)14,943 km9,285 mi~ 18h 20m
New York (United States)15,403 km9,571 mi~ 18h 52m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Samarinda, Indonesia is set to Western Indonesian Time (WIB) with a current offset of UTC +07:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Samarinda requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneWestern Indonesian Time (WIB)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +07:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time4:53 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Samarinda to Major World Cities

It is currently 5:53 PM on Sunday in Samarinda. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Samarinda right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Samarinda
New York (United States)Sun, 5:53 AM12h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 2:53 AM15h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 5:53 AM12h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 10:53 AM7h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 11:53 AM6h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:53 PM4h behind
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:53 PMSame time
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:53 PM1h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:53 PM2h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:53 PM4h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Samarinda — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Samarinda is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written as Rp. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Rp 17,921.57
IDR
€ 1 Euro
Rp 20,384.00
IDR
£ 1 British Pound
Rp 23,870.64
IDR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Rp 12,509.26
IDR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Rp 12,708.08
IDR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Samarinda

Knowing which languages are used in Samarinda helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
IndonesianIndonesian Sign Languages

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Samarinda. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Palaran (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)6 mi10 kmSSE
⬆️
Loa Janan (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)7 mi12 kmSSW
⬆️
Loakulu (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)9 mi15 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Anggana (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)11 mi18 kmESE
⬆️
Sangasangadalam (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)13 mi21 kmSSE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Samarinda

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Samarinda is the Great Wall of China (China), about 4,544 km away. Straight-line distances from Samarinda to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China4,544 km2,823 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,188 km3,223 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan9,240 km5,741 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy11,252 km6,991 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico16,431 km10,210 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil16,652 km10,347 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru18,159 km11,283 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Samarinda shares the same national travel standards as the rest of East Kalimantan and Indonesia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ East Kalimantan Travel GuideView travel standards for all of East Kalimantan, including major hub cities.
✈️ Indonesia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Indonesia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Samarinda, Indonesia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Samarinda and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Samarinda.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Samarinda's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Samarinda

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Samarinda. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Samarinda — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Samarinda

Samarinda keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Indonesia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Samarinda

The closest airport to Samarinda is Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), about 17 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Samarinda From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Samarinda needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Samarinda gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Samarinda

Samarinda rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Samarinda — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Samarinda

ℹ️ Samarinda OverviewSee the full profile of Samarinda — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Samarinda MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Samarinda for distance and direction.
💰 Samarinda CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Samarinda

What side of the road do people drive on in Samarinda?

Samarinda, like the rest of Indonesia, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Samarinda use?

Samarinda runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Samarinda?

In Samarinda, reach police on 110, ambulance on 112, fire brigade on 113, a general emergency line on 112. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Samarinda?

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) is the nearest airport to Samarinda, about 17 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Samarinda in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Samarinda runs on Western Indonesian Time (UTC +07:00 to +09:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Samarinda?

Samarinda shares the official and regional languages of East Kalimantan and Indonesia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Samarinda?

No — Samarinda uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), symbol Rp. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Samarinda currency page for live rates.