Location & Surroundings
Bitung is a settlement in West Java, Indonesia, at 37 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jatiwangi, 11 km to the east. The national capital Jakarta is about 160 km to the west. The nearest airport is Majalengka Kertajati International Airport, 12 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 45' 22" S, 108° 9' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 37 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,476 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:46
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bitung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 38.1 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
79 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.2 | 1.5 | 49 | 69 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 184 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 178 | 63 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 38.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.1 | 6.2 | 46 | 21 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 869.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 2.0 | 80 | 60 | 1,011.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 20 | 397.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 198 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 1.6 | 185 | 60 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 39.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.1 | 6.7 | 45 | 21 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 864.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 1.1 | 65 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 51 | 356.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 197 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 172 | 61 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 29.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.2 | 5.3 | 45 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 732.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 1.3 | 115 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 36 | 121.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitung?
Now 27.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 38.1 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 869 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitung today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Bitung?
Local time is 03:46. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Bitung?
Bitung is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitung?
DEM 37 m.
Where is Bitung located?
It is at -6.75611, 108.16611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitung in?
It is in Indonesia.