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Travel tips to Bali at a glance
Bali Highlights
Fast Facts
Capital City- Denpasar
Time Zone- UTC+8
Dialing Code- 62
Voltage- 110 volts (50 AC) or 220 to 240 volts (50 AC).
Highest peak- Gunung Agung (3142m)
Main languages- Bahasa Indonesia, Balinese
Main religions- Hinduism, Islam
Business hours
Government office hours are from 08.00 a.m. until 05.00 p.m, Monday to Friday and half days on Saturdays.
Supermarkets, department stores and shops are open long hours for customer convenience.
Currency: The Indonesian Rupiah
Hotels, moneychangers, and banks across Bali provide foreign exchange services. Banks are the recommended source for currency conversion. Note that moneychangers refuse to accept foreign bank notes that are soiled, damaged, torn or in poor conditions.
Weather
Due to its proximity with the equator, Bali enjoys tropical climate. The sun rises at 6 a m and sets at 6 pm. The temperature variation is very small, and Bali does not have four seasons; there is one wet season from September to February, and a dry season for the other half of the year.
Emergencies
Bali has an emergency response center that coordinates all governmental bureaus and services: Just dial tel. 112.
Important phone numbers:
Police: 110.
Ambulance: 118
Fire 113
Search and rescue: 111/115/151
Hospitals
In Kuta, try the Bali International Medical Centre, Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X (tel. 361/761263). Another option in Kuta is the International SOS Bali, Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai (tel. 361/710505). There is a city hospital in Denpasar, but for any serious problem, you should move to Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.
Getting there
By Air
Bali is well connected to most of Indonesia. Garuda and Merpati Nusantara Airlines operate many services in the domestic sectors.
Bali�s Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) is just south of Kuta and is well serviced with international flights. It has a hotel-booking counter, a left-luggage room, several moneychangers, and ATMs.
By sea
The national shipping line is Pelni (www.pelni.co.id), which schedules large boats on long-distance runs throughout Indonesia.
By land
You can take a bus to/from Ubung terminal in Denpasar. Most buses travel overnight. It�s advisable to buy your ticket at least one day in advance from travel agents in the tourist centres or at the Ubung terminal.
Getting around
The best way to get around in Bali is with your own transport, whether you drive, hire a driver or ride a bike. This gives you the flexibility to explore the island at your own pace and reach places that would be otherwise inaccessible.
Boat
Taking a boat is more competitive time wise. Public ferries travel non-stop between Padangbai and Lembar on Lombok.
Bus & tram
Shuttle buses are quicker, more comfortable and more convenient than any other mode of public transport. If you are travelling in a group, it would be cheaper to charter a vehicle.
Car & motorcycle
It is easy to rent a car or motorcycle in Bali but you must have an International driving license. Your personal transport gives you the freedom to explore the myriad of back roads and lets you set your own schedule.