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Surabaya

Decide whether to visit or live in Surabaya, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Surabaya?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Entry requirements and visa information are available via the UK government travel advice page. Travelers should monitor the latest advisories before planning a visit to Surabaya.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Surabaya month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Surabaya are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 31–31°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and February the wettest (about 326 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.224.93128.6
February29.924.73268.8
March30.325.02859.5
April30.525.31779.9
May30.825.510710.3
June30.624.86410.6
July30.723.82310.8
August31.223.81211.0
September32.124.52311.1
October32.725.18811.0
November31.725.42189.6
December30.825.12708.9

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What is being reported around Surabaya

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People and places shaping Surabaya

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Research updated Monday, August 31, 2026
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Past and future events in Surabaya

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1045

    The Kingdom of Janggala was one of the two Javanese kingdoms that were formed in 1045 when Airlangga abdicated the throne of the Kingdom of Kahuripan in favor of his two sons.

  2. Documented history · 1225

    The earliest historical record of Surabaya was in the 1225 book Zhu Fan Zhi written by Zhao Rukuo, in which it was called Zhòng Jiā Lú (重迦庐).

  3. Documented history · 1433

    Ma Huan documented the early 15th-century visit of Zheng He's treasure ships in his 1433 book Yingya Shenglan.

  4. Documented history · 1413

    Ma Huan visited Java during Zheng He's fourth expedition in 1413, coinciding with the reign of Majapahit king Wikramawardhana.

Current public leadership

  • Eri Cahyadi

    Wikidata currently records this person as Surabaya's head of government. Indonesian politician and bureaucrat (born 1977).

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Surabaya has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Surabaya yet.

Local business and employers

  • Sampoerna

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Surabaya. Indonesian tobacco company.

  • Surabaya Stock Exchange

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Surabaya. The Jakarta (JSX) and Surabaya (SSX) Stock Exchanges have merged to become the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).

  • PT PAL

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Surabaya. Indonesian state-owned enterprise.

  • Maspion

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Surabaya. Indonesian multinational conglomerate.

  • PT Suparma Tbk

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Surabaya. Sustainable Paper Company in Indonesia.

Newspapers and local media

  • iNews Surabaya

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Surabaya. INews local television station in East Java, Indonesia.

  • JTV

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Surabaya. Private TV channel in Surabaya, East Java.

  • Harian Surya

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Surabaya. Indonesian newspaper.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Surabaya, in brief

Surabaya is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Surabaya took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Surabaya

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Surabaya

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Surabaya

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Surabaya

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Surabaya

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08 · Questions

Questions about Surabaya

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Surabaya

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Surabaya located and what are its coordinates?

Surabaya is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -7.2492, 112.7508 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Surabaya?

Surabaya has a recorded population of approximately 3,018,022 and observes the Asia/Jakarta time zone (IDR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Surabaya?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Surabaya include id, en, nl, jv, and the circulating currency is IDR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Surabaya?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Surabaya, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.