About Bali

Weather

Bali is in the tropics situated in the region of 6 degrees south of the equator. It only means that the sun comes up at six in the morning and sets at six in the evening nearly all of the year. The temperature disparity is very insignificant, and Bali does not experience four seasons but has only wet and dry seasons.

Typically, it is wet season from September to February, and then dry season for March to October. Although the distinction is subsidiary; during the peak of the wet season you can observe ½ to 1 hour serious heavy shower in the afternoon nearly just the thing for a midday sleep. And then the rest of these times, it will be pleasant, humid temperature, outstandingly with a twirl of sea breeze in the beaches of Nusa Dua or Kuta.

Currency

The currency used locally is Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

Bali prices may be given in three different currencies. Prices in U.S. dollars are most common, particularly away from the budget sector. Euros are sometimes used, especiality at European establishments. Lower-end places usually (but not always) price in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

For credit card payments, the amount in the currency you agreed to when making the booking is converted to Indonesian Rupiah on the day you pay and your account is charged with that amount of Rupiah. Credit card transactions are only allowed in Indonesian currency by law.

There are no additional charges or conversion rates for cash payment.

Useful Language

Bali populace is a pretty remarkable part to thrash out. There are relatively numerous languages which are abounding and adaptable. Thus far as the Bali languages are concerned, the Indonesian and Balinese are the most essential ones. Balinese is the language that is extensively spoken by the local residents in Bali. This certain language is pretty getting on and voguish also.

There is a modern adaptation of the Bali language that is generally used these days. What is more, it is to be discerned that there are a small number of bi-lingual and tri-lingual group of people in Bali. Consequently, it is understandable that they use not only one adaptation of the Balinese language as they speak. These are what they called specialties of the Bali language.

Electricity

Electricity is supplied at 220V 50Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 “Schukostecker” or “Schuko” or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 “Europlug” types. American and Canadian travellers should pack a voltage-changing adapter for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment (although a lot of electronics with power adapters will work on 220 volts, check your equipment first).

Time

Bali is in the UTC+8 time zone (known in Indonesia as WITA, Waktu Indonesia Tengah), same as Western Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and 1 hr ahead of Jakarta.

Telecommunications

Do check with your cellular operator back home if they have roaming capacity in Bali.

Immigration

Visitors arriving in Bali by air from a point of origin outside Indonesia will be clearing customs and immigration at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport may require the purchase of a visa on arrival (VOA).

As of January 2010, the only type of visa on arrival available is US$25.00 for 30 days. This may be extended later at the local Immigration office for a further once only period of up to 30 days. (The previous 7 day visa on arrival is no longer available).

Exact change in dollars is recommended, although a selection of other major currencies including rupiah are accepted, and any change will usually be given in rupiah. Credit cards are accepted in Bali (but don’t count on the service working).

Useful Contacts

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+65 6536 6532

Emergency Service Numbers:

118 – Ambulance
110 – Police
+62 361 754599 or 763753 – Tourist Police

Hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER)

RS Umum Sanglah, Jl Kesehatan 1, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 243307, 227911, 225483, 265064
RS Umum Badung, Jl Raya Kapal Mengwi, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 7421880
RS Umum Dharma Usadha, Jl Jend Sudirman 50, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 227560, 233786, 233787
RS Umum Manuaba, Jl HOS Cokroaminoto 28, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 426393, 226393
RS Umum Surya Husadha [52], Jl Pulau Serangan 1-3, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 233787
RS Umum Wangaya, Jl RA Kartini 133, Denpasar. Tel: +62 361 222141.

What is the weather like in Bali?

Bali is in the tropics situated in the region of 6 degrees south of the equator. It only means that the sun comes up at six in the morning and sets at six in the evening nearly all of the year. The temperature disparity is very insignificant, and Bali does not experience four seasons but has only wet and dry seasons. Typically, it is wet season from September to February, and then dry season for March to October. Although the distinction is subsidiary; during the peak of the wet season you can observe ½ to 1 hour serious heavy shower in the afternoon nearly just the thing for a midday sleep. And then the rest of these times, it will be pleasant, humid temperature, outstandingly with a twirl of sea breeze in the beaches of Nusa Dua or Kuta.

What is the currency in Bali?

The common form of currency in Bali is the Rupiah. In most places you haggle for goods. Rupiah comes in coins and there seems to be limited amounts of small money and change is at times hard to get when buying something.

What is an ideal clothing to wear in Bali?

It is suitable to wear light clothing while staying in Bali. The weather condition is generally in the late warm with momentous wetness.