Location & Surroundings
Palau is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 19 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Palu, 90 km to the south. The national capital Jakarta is about 1585 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport, 92 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
0° 6' 10" S, 119° 46' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 19 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 357 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:07
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Palau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 26.1 | 4.1 | 108 | 81 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.9 | 104 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 73.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 3.7 | 293 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 771.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 1.9 | 117 | 80 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 263.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 3.3 | 100 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 133 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 4.0 | 242 | 67 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 792.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 182 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 246.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 2.3 | 105 | 84 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.4 | 143 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.6 | 262 | 68 | 1,008.7 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 16 | 884.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 151 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 268.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.1 | 2.8 | 110 | 82 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palau?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 29.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 772 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 Palau today?
Sunrise around 05:44 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Palau?
Local time is 13:07. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Palau?
Palau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Palau?
DEM 19 m.
Where is Palau located?
It is at -0.10280, 119.76960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palau in?
It is in Indonesia.