🧳 Australia to Indonesia: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Indonesia on a Australia passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
Australia to Indonesia at a glance
- Visa: Visa on arrival – You can get the visa when you land.
- Money: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Time: Indonesia (Jakarta) is 4 hours behind Australia (Canberra) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Indonesia uses plug type C, F, and Australia uses I.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Indonesia).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 112 general · 110 police · 113 fire · 118 ambulance
- Tipping: Not required; rounding up or 5–10% is appreciated
- Best time: Apr–Oct – dry season in most of the country
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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Australia to Indonesia – questions
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Indonesia?
Visa on arrival. You can get the visa when you land. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Indonesia?
The Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Australian dollar.
What is the time difference between Australia and Indonesia?
Indonesia (Jakarta) is 4 hours behind Australia (Canberra) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Indonesia?
Yes, bring an adapter: Indonesia uses plug type C, F, and Australia uses I. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in Indonesia).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Indonesia?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Indonesia?
112 general · 110 police · 113 fire · 118 ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Indonesia?
Apr–Oct – dry season in most of the country.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Indonesia?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 7 Jul 2026). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in Indonesia because of risk of natural disasters, unrest and terrorism. Some areas carry a higher risk.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.