Location & Surroundings
Bitung is a settlement in West Java, Indonesia, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kawalu, 40 km to the north. The national capital Jakarta is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Cijulang Nusawiru Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Bitoeng
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
7° 44' 12" S, 108° 10' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 822 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:17
- Sunrise 05:23
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bitung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (37 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.35 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 | 22.8 | 2.3 | 37 | 93 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 49 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 15 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 6.8 | 131 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 5 | 819.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 65 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 397.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 2.1 | 45 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 3.3 | 66 | 78 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 49 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 6.4 | 129 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 11 | 766.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.9 | 80 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 50 | 392.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.6 | 1.6 | 57 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.23 / 0.27 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.9 | 89 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 72 | 27.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 6.3 | 140 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 674.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 78 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 342.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 1.9 | 57 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitung?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bitung today?
Sunrise around 05:23 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Bitung?
Local time is 07:17. 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 116 m.
Where is Bitung located?
It is at -7.73670, 108.17880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitung in?
It is in Indonesia.