Geographical Information
Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia
City Overview
The Host City: Jakarta
Jakarta is situated on the northwest coast of Java island, serving as Indonesia’s historical, economic, and intellectual center. As Southeast Asia’s largest metropolitan hub, Jakarta represents an intersection of regional heritage and modern research infrastructure.
The Summit venue, the National Library of Indonesia (Perpusnas), is located in Central Jakarta adjacent to Merdeka Square (Monas), placing delegates within the civic and cultural core of the nation.
Spatial Orientation
Medan Merdeka Spatial Map & Landmark Axis
Understanding Central Jakarta layout is straightforward: the entire civic district centers around Merdeka Square (Lap. Medan Merdeka), with Perpusnas anchoring the southern boulevard:
NORTH AXISState Palace (Istana Merdeka), Supreme Court, leading northward to Kota Tua (Old Town).
SOUTH AXIS (VENUE)Perpusnas (Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 11), Jakarta City Hall, Bank Indonesia, connecting south to Thamrin & Sudirman.
WEST AXISNational Museum of Indonesia (Museum Gajah) and Constitutional Court.
EAST AXISGambir Central Railway Station, Istiqlal Mosque, and Jakarta Cathedral.
Geographical Profile
Key Geographical Parameters
Essential regional parameters and venue setting for international delegates.
Geographic Coordinates & Elevation
Located along the low-lying alluvial plains of Northwest Java at an average elevation of 8 meters above sea level (6°10′54″S, 106°49′37″E). The venue stands on the historic southern embankment of Merdeka Square.
The 24-floor Perpusnas tower (126.3 meters tall) ranks among the world’s tallest dedicated national library facilities, combining an open green front plaza with modern digital conference halls.
Tropical Monsoonal Climate & Weather Profile
During the Summit dates (29 November – 3 December 2027), Jakarta is in the early phase of its wet monsoon season with typical temperatures ranging from 24°C to 32°C (75°F – 90°F). Relative humidity typically ranges between 75% and 85%.
Visitor Recommendation: Brief, heavy tropical rain showers commonly occur in the mid-to-late afternoon. All summit session auditoriums, conference foyers, dining halls, and connecting walkways inside Perpusnas are fully air-conditioned (maintained at 21°C–23°C). Delegates are advised to carry a light jacket or scarf indoors and an umbrella when stepping outside.
Time Zone & Global Hour Offsets
Jakarta operates under WIB (Waktu Indonesia Barat), fixed at UTC+7 year-round. Indonesia does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
London (UTC+0):
Jakarta is +7 hrs
Paris/Berlin (UTC+1):
Jakarta is +6 hrs
New Delhi (UTC+5:30):
Jakarta is +1.5 hrs
New York (UTC-5):
Jakarta is +12 hrs
Walkable Civic Precinct & Delegate Safety
The Medan Merdeka precinct is among the safest, cleanest, and most pedestrian-friendly districts in Jakarta, featuring well-maintained, tree-shaded sidewalks with tactile paving and street lighting.
Major government buildings, diplomatic embassies, and municipal offices operate here under regular security monitoring, allowing delegates to walk comfortably between Perpusnas, Gambir Station, nearby hotels, and historic cultural landmarks.