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Jakarta
Indonesia · Asia/Jakarta · UTC+7
Jakarta is Indonesia's commercial capital and Southeast Asia's largest urban economy.
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Next public holiday
Independence Day
Monday, August 17, 2026— in 64 days
Business hours & meeting culture
- Working hours
- 09:00–17:00, often with extended lunch on Fridays for prayers
- Workweek
- Monday to Friday
- Culture
- Indonesian business is relationship-driven. Meetings may run over and start late. Religious considerations (Friday prayers, Ramadan timing) shape the day.
- Meeting tips
- During Ramadan, working hours often shorten and afternoon meetings are less productive. Eid al-Fitr triggers a multi-day national holiday.
Travel & logistics context
Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.
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Climate
Tropical (wet/dry)
Best: May–Sep (dry)
Avoid: Nov–Mar (rainy, flooding)
🟢 Currently a good month
Jakarta floods are common during peak rainy season.
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Currency
Rp
IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
Cash common; cards accepted in malls and hotels.
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Language
Official
Bahasa Indonesia
In business
Bahasa Indonesia, English in MNCs
English: Common in international firms
Time difference vs. major business cities
Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.
| City | Time zone | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | Asia/Tokyo | +2h |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | Asia/Kolkata | -1h 30m |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | Asia/Dubai | -3h |
| 🇬🇧London | Europe/London | -6h |
| 🇺🇸New York | America/New_York | -11h |
| 🇦🇺Sydney | Australia/Sydney | +3h |
| 🇺🇸San Francisco | America/Los_Angeles | -14h |
| 🇨🇳Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai | +1h |
Public holidays in Indonesia, 2026
Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.
- 2026-01-01
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-04-05
- 2026-05-01
- 2026-05-14
- 2026-06-01
- 2026-08-17
- 2026-12-25
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