Balikpapan
in Provinsi Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-1.268 and 116.829 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -1° 16' 3" and E 116° 49' 43"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupiah - IDR
Spoken languages:
Indonesian, English, Dutch, Javanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:53 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Makassar
UTC/GMT offset: 7 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:51 am and 6:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
0.882 and -62.638 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jaguara
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Indonesia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Indonesia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Indonesia. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Balikpapan

Balikpapan in Provinsi Kalimantan Timur with it's 433,866 habitants is a city located in Indonesia about 768 mi (or 1,236 km) north-east of Jakarta, the country's capital town.

Current time in Balikpapan is now 08:53 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Makassar with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Balikpapan. The closest airport in Indonesia is Sepinggan International Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Penajam, Samboja, Longkali, Handilenam and Longikis. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 86% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Monday, 11th of November 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 12th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 13th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan

Address
2,2 mi
Balikpapan Superblock
76114 Balikpapan
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


BALI THE OBEROI

Address
1,0 mi
SEMINYAK BEACH JALAN KAYU AYA
80361 Denpasar
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Novotel Balikpapan

Address
0,7 mi
JL Brigjen Ery Suparjan No 2
76112 BALIKPAPAN
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Naya Gawana Resort & Spa

Address
1,0 mi
West Bali National Park, Banyuwedang
81155 Bali
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Aston Balikpapan Hotel and Residence

Address
1,6 mi
Jln. Jendral Sudirman no. 7
76114 Balikpapan
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Inna Grand Bali Beach

Address
1,0 mi
Jalan Hangtuah
80032 Bali
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TUGU HOTEL BALI

Address
1,0 mi
JL PANTAI BATU BOLONG CANGGU NORTH OF KROBOKAN BALI
80361 Bali
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Natura Resort and Spa

Address
1,0 mi
Banjar Laplapan
80571 Bali
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand Tjokro Balikpapan

Address
4,5 mi
Jln. Marsma Iswahyadi no 21
76115 Balikpapan
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


WINA HOLIDAY VILLA KUTA BALI

Address
1,0 mi
J1 PANTAI
Bali
Indonesia

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Gambaran Umum Kota Balikpapan

Published: March 09, 2011
Length: 17:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dhiedoank Throne


Mister Tukul - Legenda Balikpapan Part 2

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 34:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Kulik Sera

Legenda Kota Balikpapan Part-2.


BALIKPAPAN Profile | Profil Kota Balikpapan

Published: September 05, 2014
Length: 30:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tunas fitrah

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Touring: Balikpapan-Palangkaraya-Banjarmasin-Balikpapan

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 27:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Jackson Liaw

Group N250 RC East Borneo Chapter 4-days touring expedition from Balikpapan to Palangkaraya, then to Banjarmasin and return to Balikpapan.


ROLLING CITY BALIKPAPAN HONDA COMMUNITY

Published: February 15, 2015
Length: 43:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Balikpapan Street Cub

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Published: January 16, 2015
Length: 58:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andi Gusma

new year balikpapan freeride :)


WISUDA STMIK BALIKPAPAN KE IX

Published: December 20, 2012
Length: 44:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yeyen Duwy

STMIK Balikpapan (Balikpapan Institute of Informatics and Computing) a.k.a. STIKOM Balikpapan is a licensed higher education program with operation permit issued by the Minister of National...


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Published: June 09, 2014
Length: 27:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Agus Pranowo

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Pertamina Balikpapan

Published: December 18, 2013
Length: 54:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Achmad Davidd


Semburan Lumpur Dan Gas Muncul Di Manggar. Balikpapan Part 1

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 01:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: bandung s donatmaja

Balikpapan (15/11/2014) - Sebagian warga di sekitar kawasan Rt 30 manggar Balikpapan Timur, dikejutkan oleh semburan gas bercampur lumpur yang keluar dari dalam galian sumur. Atas kejadian...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Balikpapan

Balikpapan is a seaport city on the east coast of the island of Borneo, in the East Kalimantan, a resource-rich region known for its timber, mining, and petroleum export products. Two harbors, Semayang and Kariangau (a ferry harbour), and the Sultan Aji Muhamad Sulaiman (SAMS) Airport are the main transportation ports to the city. The city has a population of 639,031, making it the second-largest city in East Kalimantan, after Samarinda.

Located at -1.26354, 116.828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in East Kalimantan

Persiba Stadium

Persiba Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Balikpapan, Indonesia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is used as the home stadium for Persiba Balikpapan. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 people. In 2008, the stadium was renovated to accommodate Persiba Balikpapan to compete in Indonesia Super League and Copa Dji Sam Soe 2008/09 season. Lighting and spectators' seating were added as new features.

Located at -1.24385, 116.83 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Indonesia, Football venues in Indonesia

Battle of Balikpapan (1942)

This article concerns the naval and land battles of Balikpapan in 1942. For information on the 1945 landings by Australian forces in the same area, see Second Battle of Balikpapan. The First Battle of Balikpapan took place on 23–24 January 1942, off the major oil producing town and port of Balikpapan, on Borneo, in the Netherlands East Indies.

Located at -1.24611, 116.822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
South West Pacific theatre of World War II, Battles and operations of World War II involving the Netherlands, Battles of World War II involving Japan, Naval battles of World War II involving the United States, Japanese Occupation of Indonesia, 1942 in Japan

USS YMS-50

USS YMS-50 was a United States Navy YMS-1-class auxiliary motor minesweeper during World War II. Laid down on 16 July 1941 at Wheeler Shipbuilding Corp. , Whitestone, Long Island, New York, she was launched on 6 June 1942 and commissioned on 3 August. Assigned to the South West Pacific Area she was damaged by a dive bomber while covering the landings during the battle of Arawe, New Britain on 17 December 1943.

Located at -1.3, 116.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
YMS-1-class minesweepers of the United States Navy, Ships built in New York, World War II minesweepers of the United States, 1941 ships, Ships sunk by mines


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Balikpapan, بالیک‌پاپان, BPN, Kota Balikpapan, バリクパパン, Kutha Balikpapan, ბალიკპაპანი, 발릭파판, Balikpapanas, ဘာလစ်ပါပန်မြို့, Баликпапан, บาลิก์ปาปัน, 巴厘巴板