Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia uses Asia/Makassar, currently WITA (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kendari is a city in Indonesia, home to around 351,100 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Kendari is the capital of Southeast Sulawesi, built around a long narrow bay on the island's southeastern peninsula. The city stretches along the shore, with the older centre near the bay and newer development inland.
The bay is the city's defining feature, spanned by a bridge and lined with seafood restaurants. The city is known for its silver filigree work, and it is the usual departure point for the Wakatobi islands, one of Indonesia's premier diving destinations, and for the forests of the interior.
Motorcycle taxis and shared minibuses are the standard local transport, with ride-hailing in the centre. The airport connects to Makassar and Jakarta, and boats serve the islands.
The climate is equatorial and hot year-round, with rainfall spread through the year. The drier months are better for diving and boat travel to the islands.
Indonesia uses the IDR, calling code +62.
Indonesia uses the rupiah, and Indonesian is the common language with local Sulawesi languages widely spoken. Manner is relaxed, modest dress is appreciated, and cash is essential outside the main centres.
