Local Time in Bitung, Indonesia
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Makassar
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- Indonesia
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Bitung
- Bitung Air Quality Index (AQI) and Indonesia Air PollutionIQAir · 72d ago
- Earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 1 person and sets off small tsunamiNBC News · 158d ago
- Indonesia's Bitung struck by magnitude 7.6 quakeIntelliNews · 158d ago
- Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea kills 1 person, sets off small tsunamiCBS News · 158d ago
- Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunamiNew York Post · 158d ago
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Local Vibe
Bitung, officially the City of Bitung, is a coastal city at the north-eastern edge of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Bitung is located in the province of North Sulawesi, and faces Lembeh Island, and the Lembeh Strait, which is known for its colourful marine life, in particular sea slugs. Bitung has a population of 187,932 at the 2010 Census, making it the second most populated city in the province after the capital Manado, rising to 225,134 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as at mid 2025 was 217,504.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Bitung right now?
- The current time in Bitung, Indonesia is 04:02:21 AM (GMT+8), which is UTC+8.
- What time zone is Bitung in?
- Bitung uses the Asia/Makassar time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT+8, UTC+8.
- Does Bitung observe daylight saving time?
- No. Bitung does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+8 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Bitung?
- Bitung is currently UTC+8 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).