Indonesia
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Indonesia (ID / IDN / 360) operates on a 230 V, 50 Hz electrical grid using Type C, F (SNI Standard) sockets. Traffic drives on the left (LHT). The official currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp), country calling code is +62, emergency dispatch is 112 (110 Police / 118 Medical / 113 Fire), and paper standard is ISO 216 A4.
Source: National Standards / ISO 3166-1 / IEC World Plugs · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Indonesia ISO 3166-1 |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | ID |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | IDN |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 360 UN M49 (Code 142) |
| Country Calling Code | +62 ITU-T E.164 |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .id IANA Registry |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V, 50 Hz National Grid Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C, F (SNI Standard) |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Left-Hand Traffic (LHT / RHD) Vienna/Geneva Conventions |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 112 (110 Police / 118 Medical / 113 Fire) Emergency Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 10110 Jakarta) National Postal Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+7 to UTC+9 (WIB Jakarta/Java/Sumatra, WITA Bali/Sulawesi, WIT Papua/Maluku) 3 time zones, no DST |
The Historic Capital City Relocation: Jakarta → Nusantara (IKN)
In 2022, Indonesia officially enacted Law No. 3/2022 approving the relocation of the national capital from sinking, congested Jakarta on Java to Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara–IKN), a newly built sustainable smart city in East Kalimantan on Borneo island.
- Strategic Rationale: Mitigates sea-level subsidence and flooding in Jakarta while decentralizing economic development across the Indonesian archipelago.
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V, 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C, F (SNI Standard). In practical terms this covers Type C (ungrounded 2-round-pin Europlug, 2.5 A) and Type F (grounded German Schuko 2-round-pin, CEE 7/4, 16 A).
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +62. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 112 (110 Police / 118 Medical / 113 Fire). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the left (LHT) with Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: UTC+7 to UTC+9 (WIB Jakarta/Java/Sumatra, WITA Bali/Sulawesi, WIT Papua/Maluku).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 10110 Jakarta).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Indonesia.