Location & Surroundings
Bitung is a settlement in West Java, Indonesia, at 948 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ciranjang-hilir, 16 km to the north. The national capital Jakarta is 96 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Lapangan Terbang Sulaeman, 32 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° 57' 54" S, 107° 17' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 948 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 420 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:23
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bitung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 20.6 | 0.7 | 116 | 58 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 3.2 | 340 | 18 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 840.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.0 | 163 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 54 | 430.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 177 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.6 | 132 | 64 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.9 | 354 | 28 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 820.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.6 | 14 | 69 | 1,014.1 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 74 | 236.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 168 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.9 | 0.5 | 166 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.4 | 325 | 40 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 722.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 37 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 91 | 138.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.3 | 251 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 0.4 | 316 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 18 | 22.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitung?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 841 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 05:43 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bitung?
Local time is 13:23. 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 948 m.
Where is Bitung located?
It is at -6.96500, 107.28361 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitung in?
It is in Indonesia.