# Saint Francis Xavier Church, Indonesia: what it is and when to go

> Saint Francis Xavier Church is a place of interest (Gereja Katolik Santo Fransiskus Xaverius) in Indonesia (Denpasar). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 12 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 30. 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/st-francis-xavier/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place of interest · Temples
- **Local name:** Gereja Katolik Santo Fransiskus Xaverius
- **Where:** Indonesia · Jalan Kartika Plaza 107, 80361, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Nearest airport:** DPS Kuta, Badung, 1.4 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** -8.73569, 115.16807

## What it is and where

Saint Francis Xavier Church is a place of interest (Gereja Katolik Santo Fransiskus Xaverius) in Indonesia (Denpasar).

It is in [Denpasar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/denpasar-2/), where this site lists 16 more places to see, 2.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are -8.73569, 115.16807; the nearest main airport is Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS, Kuta, Badung), 1.4 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=-8.735688%2C115.168066)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-8.735688%2C115.168066)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/espiritual/) 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 Saint Francis Xavier Church is **April to September**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 12 h 27 |
| February | Possible | 12 h 17 |
| March | Possible | 12 h 03 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| May | Best time | 11 h 36 |
| June | Best time | 11 h 30 |
| July | Best time | 11 h 32 |
| August | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| September | Best time | 11 h 57 |
| October | Possible | 12 h 12 |
| November | Possible | 12 h 24 |
| December | Possible | 12 h 30 |

In December there are 12 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 30. 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](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

- [Kuta Indonésie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/kuta-indonesie/): History · 569 m
- [Waterbom Bali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/waterbom-bali/): With kids · 861 m
- [Wihara Dharmayana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/dharmayana-temple/): Temple in Kuta, Indonesia · 1.7 km
- [Bali Bombings Memorial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/bali-bombing-memorial-ground-zero-monument/): Memorial in Kuta, Indonesia · 2.2 km
- [Benoa Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/benoa-bay/): Bay located in Bali, Indonesia · 4.6 km

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

## More in Indonesia: Temples

- [Borobudur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/borobudur-temple/): Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia
- [Prambanan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/prambanan-temple/): Hindu temple in Yogyakarta and Central Java, Indonesia
- [Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/masjid-istiqlal/): mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia
- [Besakih Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/pura-besakih/): major Hindu temple in Bali, in Indonesia
- [Tanah Lot](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/tanah-lot-temple/): rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali
- [Goa Gajah](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/goa-gajah-cave/): Hindu temple in Indonesia

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Saint Francis Xavier Church?

It is a place of interest (Gereja Katolik Santo Fransiskus Xaverius in the local language) in Indonesia.

### When is the best time to visit Saint Francis Xavier Church?

April to September. In December there are 12 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 30.

### How do you get to Saint Francis Xavier Church?

The nearest main airport is Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), 1.4 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-8.735688%2C115.168066) 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 [Kuta Indonésie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/kuta-indonesie/), [Waterbom Bali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/waterbom-bali/), [Wihara Dharmayana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/dharmayana-temple/). The rest is in [the Indonesia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/indonesia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/260624498), licensed under the ODbL. More about Saint Francis Xavier Church on [Wikipedia](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gereja_Santo_Fransiskus_Xaverius%2C_Kuta). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

