# Jakarta Aquarium, Indonesia: what it is and when to go

> Jakarta Aquarium is a jakarta Aquarium in Indonesia (Jakarta). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/jakarta-aquarium/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Jakarta Aquarium in Indonesia · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** Indonesia
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** CGK Jakarta, 16 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** -6.17502, 106.79

## What it is and where

Jakarta Aquarium is a jakarta Aquarium in Indonesia (Jakarta). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Jakarta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/yakarta/), where this site lists 68 more places to see, 4.2 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are -6.17502, 106.79; the nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-6.175025%2C106.789996)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-6.175025%2C106.789996)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/fauna/) places in Indonesia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Jakarta Aquarium is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 12 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 12 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 02 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 52 |
| May | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 58 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 08 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 17 |
| December | Possible | 12 h 21 |

There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | April to September | October to March |
| Wildlife | April to September | October to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Jakarta Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Indonesia

To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Indonesia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Pura Candra Prabha Jelambar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pura-candra-prabha/): Balinese temple · 2.4 km
- [Textile Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/textile-museum/): Museum in Jakarta · 2.6 km
- [Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museum-macan/): Art museum in Kota Jakarta Barat, Jakarta · 3.1 km
- [Indosiar Television Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/indosiar-television-tower/): Radio tower in Jakarta, Indonesia · 3.2 km
- [Taman Prasasti Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museum-taman-prasasti/): Open-air museum in Jakarta, Indonesia · 3.3 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Indonesia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

## More in Indonesia: With kids

- [Taman Mini Indonesia Indah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/beautiful-indonesia-miniature-park/): cultural theme park in Indonesia
- [Ragunan Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/ragunan-zoo/): zoo in Jakarta, Indonesia
- [Ancol Dreamland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/ancol-dreamland-theme-park/): integral part
- [Bali Botanic Garden](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bali-botanic-garden/): the largest botanical garden in Indonesia
- [Bali Bird Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bali-bird-park/): Indonesian tourist attraction
- [Jawa Timur Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/jawa-timur-park-1/): Amusement park complex in Batu, East Java, Indonesia

Every Indonesia place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jakarta Aquarium?

It is a jakarta Aquarium in Indonesia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Jakarta Aquarium?

April to September. There are about 12 h 21 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Jakarta Aquarium?

The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 16 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-6.175025%2C106.789996) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Pura Candra Prabha Jelambar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pura-candra-prabha/), [Textile Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/textile-museum/), [Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/museum-macan/). The rest is in [the Indonesia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5380021884), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q64438207), CC0. More about Jakarta Aquarium on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakarta_Aquarium). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).