Dumai, Riau, Indonesia uses Asia/Jakarta, currently WIB (UTC+07:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Dumai is a city in Indonesia, home to around 349,400 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Dumai is a port on the east coast of Sumatra facing the Malacca Strait, and functions primarily as an oil and palm oil shipping terminal. The town is spread out and industrial, with the port dominating its economy and layout.
The town is industrial rather than a destination, and its interest is as a crossing point. Ferries run across the strait to Malaysia, and the mangrove coast and the palm plantations inland are the surrounding landscape.
Motorcycle taxis and shared minibuses cover the town, with ride-hailing available. The ferry terminal and the airport are the main links out.
The climate is equatorial, hot and humid year-round with no true dry season. Haze from land clearing can affect air quality in this part of Sumatra during drier spells.
Indonesia uses the IDR, calling code +62.
Indonesia uses the rupiah, and Indonesian is the common language with Malay dialects widely spoken. Modest dress is appreciated, and cash is needed outside larger businesses.
