Batu Hitam
in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.390 and 100.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 23' 22" and E 100° 13' 57"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ringgit - MYR
Spoken languages:
Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Panjabi, Thai
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:11 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:18 am and 7:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.402 and -79.804 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Palo Blanco
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Malaysia in South-Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Malaysia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Malaysia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Batu Hitam

Batu Hitam in Pulau Pinang is located in Malaysia about 185 mi (or 297 km) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital.

Local time in Batu Hitam is now 06:11 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kuala Lumpur with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Batu Hitam. The closest airport in Malaysia is Penang International Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Malaysia is Melaka and George Town, Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: George Town, Alor Setar, Betong, Kuah and Kangar. 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 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 87 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 70%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 39% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

27°C (81 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

G Hotel Gurney

Address
6,3 mi
Persiaran Gurney 168a
10250 Pulau Pinang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Equatorial

Address
5,1 mi
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul
11900 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang

Address
5,3 mi
Batu Feringgi Beach Batu Feringgi
11100 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


G Hotel Kelawai

Address
6,2 mi
Persiaran Maktab 2
10250 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Parkroyal Penang Resort

Address
5,8 mi
Batu Ferringhi Beach
11300 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Resort PENANG

Address
5,8 mi
72 Batu Ferringhi
11100 PENANG
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Penang Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La

Address
5,3 mi
Batu Ferringi Beach
11100 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Bayview Beach Resort

Address
5,3 mi
Jalan Batu Ferringhi
11100 Penang
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Olive Tree

Address
5,4 mi
11950 Bayan Lepas,Jalan Mahsuri 76
11950 Bayan Lepas
Malaysia

Time Information

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


Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Address
5,4 mi
Batu Ferringhi Road
11100 Batu Feringgi
Malaysia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Bestnya...Percutian Keluarga Hani Ke Telok Tempoyak

Published: February 15, 2013
Length: 14:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hani Juliana Hussin

Percutian keluarga ke Telok Tempoyak Pulau Pinang pada 09.02.2013 (Time Raye Cina) untuk menenangkan fikiran dan merasai makan Ikan Bakar Stim di Restoran Ikan Bakar di Kampong Nelayan ...


A Day to Mountain [Balik Pulau,Penang Island]

Published: January 08, 2015
Length: 22:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Hongyao Ong

An unique tradition of Malaysian Chinese to pay respect to ancestors or God of Land [Datok Gong]. We brought along chicken, candles, paper money, chinese tea and so on, up to the hill behind...


Selamat Menyambut Hari Raya Qurban

Published: November 07, 2011
Length: 50:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: freak einstein

Pasti Permatang Pasir, Balik Pulau, Penang.


Sungai Pinang Descent

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 32:01 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mikegibby

A short off road adventure at Sungai Pinang.


Visit to Ghee Hup Nutmeg Farm

Published: October 27, 2013
Length: 53:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hong Hin Ong

Mr Chang Kun Mim explaining the uses of the nutmeg plant [in Mandarin]. Farm is near Sungei Pinang, Balik Pulau, Penang.


Tarian rebana- Ezra John with Angelisa

Published: November 17, 2013
Length: 10:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ezra John

buat persembahan dekat Gereja EL-Shaddai, Bagan, Pulau Pinang.


Titi Kerawang Waterfalls, Teluk Bahang, PHv2, P98

Published: March 25, 2014
Length: 23:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: The Gerryko Malaysia TV Network

Part 98/128 of Penang Hunt, Version 2.0, aka PHv2 Location Between Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2rbHIj1AELNCialSOxBqb4DHBGYrJekk.


Kek Lok Si Temple at Penang Malaysia (Oct 2007)

Published: January 09, 2009
Length: 39:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishman25

Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple in Penang, Kek Lok Si, perched against a hill slope in Air Itam. Marvel at the statue of the Goddess of Mercy and the 30 meter high Pagoda. See the...


Flying Lemur...never a graceful activity

Published: June 24, 2013
Length: 25:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TetamooExperience

Yes, men and women have had dreams of flying ever since we found ourselves living in dank caves and dreaming of fresh air. At the newly opened Extreme Nature Park in Penang, one can, if one...


Kayuh Bukit Bendera 11 May 2013-10

Published: May 15, 2013
Length: 52:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kook Hsiung Ooi

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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.

Kek Lok Si

The Kek Lok Si Temple is a Buddhist temple situated in Air Itam in Penang and is one of the best known temples on the island. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The temple is heavily commercialised with shops at every level and inside the main temple complexes. Mahayana Buddhism and traditional Chinese rituals blend into a harmonious whole, both in the temple architecture and artwork as well as in the daily activities of worshippers.

Located at 5.39953, 100.274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1890, 19th-century Buddhist temples, Buildings and structures in Penang, Buddhist temples in Malaysia

Penang Island

Penang Island is part of the state of Penang, on the west coat of Peninsular Malaysia. It was named Prince of Wales Island when it was occupied by the British East India Company on 12 August 1786, in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Wales, later King George IV. The capital George Town, was named after the reigning King George III.

Located at 5.4, 100.239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Penang, Islands of Penang

Balik Pulau

Balik Pulau (literally meaning back of the island) is a town in Penang, Malaysia. Durians and other kinds of fruits are planted there. Balik Pulau is famous for its durian plantations which include the 'ang heh' (meaning red prawns) and 'holo' (meaning gourd like) variety. The area was affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Located at 5.35, 100.233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Sungai Pinang

Sungai Pinang is a township located just next to Jelutong, Penang, Malaysia.

Located at 5.4, 100.217 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Penang

Penang Hill Railway

The Penang Hill Railway is a one section funicular railway which climbs Penang Hill from Air Itam, near George Town on the island of Penang in Malaysia. The total journey takes about ten to twenty minutes. The train may stop at other intermediate stations upon request. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5 million Straits dollars. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. New cars were provided in 1977.

Located at 5.41544, 100.274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Funicular railways in Malaysia, Transport in Penang, Metre gauge railways in Malaysia, Railway lines opened in 1923

Nibbinda Forest Monastery

Nibbinda Forest Monastery is a Theravada forest monastery situated at Mukim 5, Balik Pulau, Penang, Malaysia. The monastery is located on top of a hill in Balik Pulau. Surrounded by mountains and facing the sea, the beautiful yet serene place is an ideal spot for the monks to cultivate disgust with worldly life. A small town with simple folks living at the foot of the hill makes the monastery more suitable to establish as the pure land in this world.

Located at 5.35696, 100.248 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist monasteries, Theravada Buddhist monasteries, Buddhist temples in Malaysia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Batu Hitam