Place to visit
Jakarta Bay, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Jakarta Bay is a bay in Indonesia (Teluk Jakarta) (Jakarta). Interests: Nature. 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 articles in 19 Wikipedias, 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bay in Indonesia · Nature
- Local name
- Teluk Jakarta
- Where
- Indonesia
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- CGK Jakarta, 25 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -6.03222, 106.86406
What it is and where
Jakarta Bay is a bay in Indonesia (Teluk Jakarta) (Jakarta). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Jakarta, where this site lists 68 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -6.03222, 106.86406; the nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Indonesia. In Kokai 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 Bay is April to September.
- JanPossible12:19
- FebPossible12:11
- MarPossible12:02
- AprBest time11:52
- MayBest time11:44
- JunBest time11:39
- JulBest time11:41
- AugBest time11:48
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:08
- NovPossible12:17
- DecPossible12:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Vihara Bahtera BhaktiChinese-Buddhist temple located in Jakarta, Indonesia9.9 km
- Ancol DreamlandIntegral part10 km
- Dunia FantasiWith kids11 km
- Ayer Sedang ReefReef11 km
- Pura Segara JakartaBalinese temple11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Nature
- Mount Merapi: active volcano in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Puncak Jaya: highest mountain in Oceania and the highest island peak in the world
- Mount Tambora: stratovolcano on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia
- Komodo National Park: national park in Indonesia
- Lorentz National Park: national park in the Indonesian province of Papua
- Semeru: volcano in East Java, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jakarta Bay?
It is a bay in Indonesia (Teluk Jakarta in the local language). It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, 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 Bay?
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 Bay?
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 25 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
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 Vihara Bahtera Bhakti, Ancol Dreamland, Dunia Fantasi. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
- Jakarta68 places to see in and around Jakarta, Indonesia: Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta, National Museum of Indonesia, National Monument. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1141 places for nature in Indonesia, from Mount Merapi to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndonesiaBefore travelling to Indonesia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. There are two options and you should choose before flying: enter visa-free for 30 da…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Jakarta Bay on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.