General Information
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- Climate: Average daily temperature is 27º Celsius (81º Fahrenheit), often rising to 32º Celsius (90º Fahrenheit); temperature is lower in the mountainous areas
- Time Zone: GMT plus eight hours
- Language: Bahasa Indonesia. English is widely used
Currency
Rupiah is the local currency and can be found in denominations of note and coins. USD cash or travellers cheques are recommended and credit cards or charge cards are widely accepted. There are also many ATMs from which cash can be obtained using your credit or charge cards.
Climate
Between April and October, the humidity is low with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius. The weather becomes warmer and the humidity higher between November and March, with tropical rain fall and periods of bright sunshine. The average daily temperature during this season is a constant 32 degrees Celsius. In the mountainous areas of Bali, expect the weather to be cooler and wetter.
Time Zone
GMT plus 8 hours
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the national language but English is also fairly commonly spoken in the tourist areas.
Immigration
Travelers from foreign countries must have a passport that has a validity period for at least six months and in some cases a visa as well except for citizens from ASEAN countries. With a new immigration policy, travelers from some thirty countries can be provided with a visa on arrival; valid for a stay of a maximum of 30 days.
Clothing
Dress casually in light clothes, as the weather is warm to hot throughout the year.
Customs and Traditions
Proper and decent clothing is required to be worn if visiting a temple and it is normal to remove shoes when entering a temple or a private house. Embracing and intimate behavior in public are frowned upon and going nude or topless is forbidden.
Electricity
220 V AC
