Indonesia Travel Guide

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and tourist resorts.

Currency

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate than travelers checks, which are not always accepted. It is recommended that travelers checks also be in US dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centers. Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool drinks.

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Time

Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).

Electricity

Electrical current is 120/230 volts, 50 Hz. A variety of plugs are in use including the European two-pin and UK-style three-pin.

Communications

The international access code for Indonesia is +62. The outgoing code is 001 or 007 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom). When using Voice Over Internet Protocol, the outgoing code is 017. It is not necessary to dial the first zero of the area code. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 36 for Bali and 21 for Jakarta. For operator-assisted international calls, phone 101. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Indonesia over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 100g tobacco; alcohol up to 1 liter; perfume for personal use; and personal goods to the value of US$250 per passenger or US$1,000 per family. Travelers not entering on a tourist visa will have to pay duties for photo and film cameras unless these have been registered in their passport by Indonesian Customs. Electronic equipment may not be imported to the country. Prohibited items include Chinese medicines and prints, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornography, cordless telephones, fresh fruit or goods to be used for commercial gain.

Tourist Office

Bali Tourism Authority, Bali: +62 (0)361 222 387 or www.indonesia-tourism.com

Embassies in Indonesia

• United States Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 3435 9000.
• British Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2356 5200.
• Canadian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 7800.
• Australian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 5555.
• South African Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 574 0660.
• Irish Embassy, Singapore (also responsible for Indonesia): +65 6238 7616.
• New Zealand Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2995 5800.

Indonesia Embassies Abroad

• Indonesian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 775 5200.
• Indonesian Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Republic of Ireland): +44 (0)20 7499 7661.
• Indonesian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 724 1100.
• Indonesian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6250 8600.
• Indonesian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 3350.
• Indonesian Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 475 8697/8/9.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 118 (Ambulance).

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and tourist resorts.

Currency

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate than travelers checks, which are not always accepted. It is recommended that travelers checks also be in US dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centers. Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool drinks.

8554.3200

Time

Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).

Electricity

Electrical current is 120/230 volts, 50 Hz. A variety of plugs are in use including the European two-pin and UK-style three-pin.

Communications

The international access code for Indonesia is +62. The outgoing code is 001 or 007 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom). When using Voice Over Internet Protocol, the outgoing code is 017. It is not necessary to dial the first zero of the area code. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 36 for Bali and 21 for Jakarta. For operator-assisted international calls, phone 101. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Indonesia over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 100g tobacco; alcohol up to 1 liter; perfume for personal use; and personal goods to the value of US$250 per passenger or US$1,000 per family. Travelers not entering on a tourist visa will have to pay duties for photo and film cameras unless these have been registered in their passport by Indonesian Customs. Electronic equipment may not be imported to the country. Prohibited items include Chinese medicines and prints, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornography, cordless telephones, fresh fruit or goods to be used for commercial gain.

Tourist Office

Bali Tourism Authority, Bali: +62 (0)361 222 387 or www.indonesia-tourism.com

Embassies in Indonesia

• United States Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 3435 9000.
• British Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2356 5200.
• Canadian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 7800.
• Australian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 5555.
• South African Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 574 0660.
• Irish Embassy, Singapore (also responsible for Indonesia): +65 6238 7616.
• New Zealand Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2995 5800.

Indonesia Embassies Abroad

• Indonesian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 775 5200.
• Indonesian Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Republic of Ireland): +44 (0)20 7499 7661.
• Indonesian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 724 1100.
• Indonesian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6250 8600.
• Indonesian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 3350.
• Indonesian Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 475 8697/8/9.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 118 (Ambulance).

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and tourist resorts.

Currency

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate than travelers checks, which are not always accepted. It is recommended that travelers checks also be in US dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centers. Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool drinks.

8554.3200

Time

Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).

Electricity

Electrical current is 120/230 volts, 50 Hz. A variety of plugs are in use including the European two-pin and UK-style three-pin.

Communications

The international access code for Indonesia is +62. The outgoing code is 001 or 007 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom). When using Voice Over Internet Protocol, the outgoing code is 017. It is not necessary to dial the first zero of the area code. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 36 for Bali and 21 for Jakarta. For operator-assisted international calls, phone 101. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Indonesia over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 100g tobacco; alcohol up to 1 liter; perfume for personal use; and personal goods to the value of US$250 per passenger or US$1,000 per family. Travelers not entering on a tourist visa will have to pay duties for photo and film cameras unless these have been registered in their passport by Indonesian Customs. Electronic equipment may not be imported to the country. Prohibited items include Chinese medicines and prints, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornography, cordless telephones, fresh fruit or goods to be used for commercial gain.

Tourist Office

Bali Tourism Authority, Bali: +62 (0)361 222 387 or www.indonesia-tourism.com

Embassies in Indonesia

• United States Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 3435 9000.
• British Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2356 5200.
• Canadian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 7800.
• Australian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 5555.
• South African Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 574 0660.
• Irish Embassy, Singapore (also responsible for Indonesia): +65 6238 7616.
• New Zealand Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2995 5800.

Indonesia Embassies Abroad

• Indonesian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 775 5200.
• Indonesian Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Republic of Ireland): +44 (0)20 7499 7661.
• Indonesian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 724 1100.
• Indonesian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6250 8600.
• Indonesian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 3350.
• Indonesian Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 475 8697/8/9.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 118 (Ambulance).

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and tourist resorts.

Currency

Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100 sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate than travelers checks, which are not always accepted. It is recommended that travelers checks also be in US dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centers. Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool drinks.

8554.3200

Time

Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).

Electricity

Electrical current is 120/230 volts, 50 Hz. A variety of plugs are in use including the European two-pin and UK-style three-pin.

Communications

The international access code for Indonesia is +62. The outgoing code is 001 or 007 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom). When using Voice Over Internet Protocol, the outgoing code is 017. It is not necessary to dial the first zero of the area code. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 36 for Bali and 21 for Jakarta. For operator-assisted international calls, phone 101. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

Duty-Free

Travelers to Indonesia over 18 years do not have to pay duty on 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes or 100g tobacco; alcohol up to 1 liter; perfume for personal use; and personal goods to the value of US$250 per passenger or US$1,000 per family. Travelers not entering on a tourist visa will have to pay duties for photo and film cameras unless these have been registered in their passport by Indonesian Customs. Electronic equipment may not be imported to the country. Prohibited items include Chinese medicines and prints, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornography, cordless telephones, fresh fruit or goods to be used for commercial gain.

Tourist Office

Bali Tourism Authority, Bali: +62 (0)361 222 387 or www.indonesia-tourism.com

Embassies in Indonesia

• United States Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 3435 9000.
• British Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2356 5200.
• Canadian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 7800.
• Australian Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2550 5555.
• South African Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 574 0660.
• Irish Embassy, Singapore (also responsible for Indonesia): +65 6238 7616.
• New Zealand Embassy, Jakarta: +62 (0)21 2995 5800.

Indonesia Embassies Abroad

• Indonesian Embassy, Washington DC, United States: +1 202 775 5200.
• Indonesian Embassy, London, United Kingdom (also responsible for Republic of Ireland): +44 (0)20 7499 7661.
• Indonesian Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 724 1100.
• Indonesian Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 (0)2 6250 8600.
• Indonesian Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 (0)12 342 3350.
• Indonesian Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 (0)4 475 8697/8/9.

Emergency

Emergencies: 110 (Police); 118 (Ambulance).