Beach near Palembang, Indonesia

Palembang Travel Guide

Indonesia

Palembang is a large Indonesian city in southern Sumatra, with a population of 1,818,421. It lies on the Musi River and uses Western Indonesia Time, the same time zone as Jakarta.

Most air travellers arrive at Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (PLM), the airport serving the city. Palembang is not a beach-focused destination, as there are no named beaches within 40 kilometres.

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Local time

1,818,421

Population

7,018 miles away

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Weather in Palembang

Mon

35°

Tue

35°

Wed

35°

Know before you go

Pays in IDR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +62

Tipping: Tipping is not as widespread or expected in Indonesia as it is in some Western countries, but it is becoming more common, especially in tourist areas and for good service.

Best time to visit Palembang

Jan

30°29

Feb

30°25

Mar

31°29

Apr

31°30

May

31°27

Jun

31°23

Jul

31°19

Aug

32°14

Sep

33°16

Oct

33°15

Nov

32°26

Dec

30°29

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Palembang

  1. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Museum

    history museum

    2.2 km

  2. Monumen Perjuangan Rakyat

    monument

    2.2 km

  3. Vihara Vajra Bhumi Sriwijaya

    buddhist place of worship

    1.7 km

  4. Seminari Menengah Santo Paulus Palembang

    religious organization

    1.5 km

  5. GMI Efrata Palembang

    christian place of worship

    1.9 km

  6. Vihara Dharma Kirti

    religious organization

    3.2 km

  7. Canton Park Palembang

    amusement park

    4 km

  8. GBI Musi Palem Indah

    christian place of worship

    4.2 km

Getting there

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport · 12 km

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