- PlugsType C, F
- Power230 V · 50 Hz
- CurrencyIDR · Indonesian Rupiah
- Tipping10% at restaurants
- Time3 standard offsets, UTC+7 to UTC+9 · DST not observed
Bali
Bali uses the same plugs (Type C, F), voltage (230 V) and currency (rupiah, IDR) as the rest of Indonesia. It is on Central Indonesia Time (WITA, UTC+8, IANA zone Asia/Makassar), one hour ahead of Jakarta (WIB, UTC+7), with no daylight saving time.
Time in Bali · Weather in Bali · Tipping in Indonesia and Bali · AUD → IDR · GBP → IDR · NZD → IDR · USD → IDR
Plugs and power
Indonesia uses Type C (two round pins); Type F (two round + clips). Mains power is 230 V at 50 Hz. Phone, tablet and laptop chargers are usually rated 100–240 V, so they need at most a plug adapter; check the label on hair dryers, straighteners and kettles.
| Travelling from | Adapter needed? | Voltage note |
|---|---|---|
| US / Canada | Yes | Different voltage (120 V → 230 V): check each device label for “100–240V” |
| UK / Ireland | Yes | Similar voltage (230 V at home, 230 V there) |
| Australia / NZ | Yes | Similar voltage (230 V at home, 230 V there) |
Plugs and voltage in Indonesia · Do I need a plug adapter for Bali from Australia or NZ? · Do I need a plug adapter for Bali from the UK? · Plug adapter vs voltage converter
Money: currency, cash and cards
The currency of Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp). Convert from your home currency below; the rate is a daily mid-market reference rate, so a card, ATM or exchange counter will usually give you a little less.
Daily mid-market rates, fetched in your browser (loading…). Rates By Exchange Rate API
- 1 AUD = … IDR
- 1 NZD = … IDR
- 1 USD = … IDR
- 1 GBP = … IDR
- 1 EUR = … IDR
- 1 CAD = … IDR
AUD → IDR · GBP → IDR · NZD → IDR · USD → IDR · Cash and cards in Indonesia · Pay in local or home currency? Checker · Paying abroad: cards, cash and ATMs
Tipping
In Indonesia, tipping is typically 10% at restaurants (Aorista tipping data: “Expected”, part of service culture). Rates for taxis, hotels and tours are on the country page.
Tipping in Indonesia · Tipping around the world
Time difference
Indonesia is covered by 4 zones in the IANA tz database, with 3 standard UTC offsets; daylight saving time is not observed. The table compares Bali (now 19:00, UTC+8) with common home cities, using the 2026e rules.
| City | Local time | Difference | Next change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 00:00 | Bali is 5 hours behind | Sun 4 Apr 2027: becomes 4 hours behind |
| Sydney | 22:00 | Bali is 3 hours behind | Sun 4 Apr 2027: becomes 2 hours behind |
| London | 11:00 | Bali is 8 hours ahead | Sun 28 Mar 2027: becomes 7 hours ahead |
| New York | 06:00 | Bali is 13 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027: becomes 12 hours ahead |
| Los Angeles | 03:00 | Bali is 16 hours ahead | Sun 14 Mar 2027: becomes 15 hours ahead |
- UTC+9, no daylight saving time: Asia/Jayapura (New Guinea (West Papua / Irian Jaya), Malukus/Moluccas)
- UTC+8, no daylight saving time: Asia/Makassar (Borneo (east, south), Sulawesi/Celebes, Bali, Nusa Tengarra, Timor (west))
- UTC+7, no daylight saving time: Asia/Jakarta (Java, Sumatra); Asia/Pontianak (Borneo (west, central))
Time in Bali · Clock changes 2026–2027
Weather
Current conditions and 7-day forecasts (Open-Meteo) for Bali in Indonesia.
Packing
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Questions
What plug do I need for Indonesia?
Indonesia uses Type C, F plugs at 230 V, 50 Hz. From the US or Canada: adapter needed. From the UK or Ireland: adapter needed. From Australia or New Zealand: adapter needed.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Do you tip in Indonesia?
Typically 10% at restaurants, according to our tipping data (expected).
What is the time difference between Indonesia and the UK, US, Australia and New Zealand?
Right now (Sun 1 Nov 2026), compared with Bali: Auckland 5 hours ahead, Sydney 3 hours ahead, London 8 hours behind, New York 13 hours behind, Los Angeles 16 hours behind. Differences change when either side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Does Indonesia have daylight saving time?
No. All 4 zones (IANA tz database 2026e).
Sources and last checked
- Plug types and voltage: Aorista voltage checker data. Checked 18 Oct 2026.
- Tipping norms: Aorista tipping data. Checked 18 Oct 2026.
- Time zones and daylight saving: IANA tz database 2026e. Checked 18 Oct 2026.
- Exchange rates: Rates By Exchange Rate API. Checked 18 Oct 2026.
- Weather: Open-Meteo forecasts, on the linked weather pages. Checked 18 Oct 2026.