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India vs Indonesia

A side-by-side look at the practical travel essentials for India and Indonesia — power, safety, money and getting around — so you can plan or choose between them quickly.

Quick answer

Traveling between India and Indonesia, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.

Detail India Indonesia
Power plug Type C/D/M Type C/F
Voltage 230V 230V
Frequency 50Hz 50Hz
Emergency (general) 112 112
Police 112 / 100 110
Ambulance 112 / 108 119
Tap water Use bottled water Use bottled water
Driving side Left Left
Currency Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR, Rp)
Dialing code +91 +62
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) UTC+7 to UTC+9
Best season October to March is the easiest season for much of north and central India, with cooler, drier weather. The Himalayas, deserts, beaches and monsoon regions have different best windows, so match timing to the specific route. May to September is generally the dry season for Bali, Java and many popular routes. Rainy season varies by island, and travel around national holidays can be busy, so check local conditions for remote islands.

Full brief

India travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for India.

Full brief

Indonesia travel essentials

Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Indonesia.

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