Bali General Information

General Information

With over 13,000 islands, Indonesia is the world's most expansive archipelago. Bali is one of the larger islands, with a predominantly Hindu population of 4 million inhabitants and an agrarian economy. A tropical haven with a relaxed pace, Bali features splendid beaches, friendly people and a warm climate.

Time zone

GMT +8 hours
Java Time

Language(s) spoken

Although there are 583 languages and dialects spoken in the archipelago, Bahasa Indonesia is the national language of Bali. English is widely spoken in the tourist centres as well as some knowledge of other languages.

Electrical system

Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through our staff at Serene Villas

Shopping hours

Daily 9:00 am - to 6:00 pm

Working hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Banks and government offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Time and distance to city center from Serene Villas

Denpasar: 15 minutes/10 kilometres.

Distance to shopping and other destinations from Serene Villas

• Seminyak: 5 Minutes/2 Kilometres
• Ubud: 55 Minutes/40 Kilometres
• Sanur: 20 minutes/16 Kilometres
• Nusa Dua: 30 minutes/25 Kilometres
• Kuta: 15 minutes/12 Kilometres

Bali Public Holidays