Jakarta Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (47/100)
Is Jakarta safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Jakarta scores 47/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Indonesia Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 7 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 2, Zika in Indonesia (7 Aug 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 30)
Transport safety (score 60)
September 27, 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 47 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 60/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 30/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Indonesia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Jakarta currently sits at 47/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Jakarta is transport safety (60/100), and the lowest is political instability (30/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (52/100) and natural hazards (66/100).
A score of 47 is higher than the scores of 62% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia carries a moderate baseline risk with a US State Dept advisory level of 2, alongside a green forest fire notification and a Level 1 global dengue health notice. Recent developments include a significant drop in Indonesian stocks following an MSCI downgrade, ongoing tourism safety promotions, and regional fallout over transboundary haze.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 11:03 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 60/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Natural disasters (score 55/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Jakarta
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Jakarta
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Jakarta for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 60/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 60/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 35/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Jakarta
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Today's weather
🌙 Mostly clear
Jakarta, Indonesia
| Today's high / low | 33.8°C / 26.9°C | Wind now / max | 11.2 km/h / 17.4 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 56% | Precipitation today | 0.7 mm · 42% chance |
| UV (max today) | 9.4 | Sunrise / Sunset | 05:31 / 17:45 |
- Very high UV
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-10-16 11:03:29 UTC · cached
Air quality
Air Quality
Unhealthy
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 33.1 / 34.8 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 121 / 32 µg/m³ |
|---|
- Unhealthy air quality
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-10-16 11:03:30 UTC · cached
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 04/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 03/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 01/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 13/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-13
On 05/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 15/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-13
On 03/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 13/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 10:37:57 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Jakarta happened in May, July, August and December (4 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
4 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.5 on 11 Sep 2026 (133 km away) — USGS details
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Indonesia
- Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia (Level 2, 7 Aug 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Indonesia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Indonesia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia ALERT · 2026-08-07
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Jakarta Indonesia
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Regional fallout grows as Indonesia rejects national disaster status over transboundary haze
Asia News Network · 1d ago
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Indonesia Urges Vigilance for Umrah Pilgrims amid Saudi-Houthi Conflict
Tempo.co English · 4d ago
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Indonesia and Japan Develop Mosque Loudspeakers as Earthquake Warning Alarms
Indonesia Expat · 4d ago
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Indonesia Stocks Slide as Wildfires: Full Details
JournalArta · 3d ago
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DPR asks the government to ensure the safety of Indonesian Umrah pilgrims in the midst of the Riyadh conflict
VOI.ID · 2d ago
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Umrah Continues Amid Houthi-Saudi Conflict, Indonesian Foreign Ministry: No Advisory to Halt
Kompas.com · 12h ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 11:03:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Jakarta
The most weather-stable two-month window for Jakarta is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 23°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 69 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in November–April; cyclone season in November–April; monsoon in November–April. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 22, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Jakarta
Jakarta has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Emergency
- Hospital: Lembaga Kesehatan Budi Kemuliaan
- Hospital: RS Abdi Waluyo Physiotherapy
- Hospital: RS MENTENG MITRA AFIA
- Hospital: RSPAD Gatot Soebroto
- Hospital: RSUD ABDI WALUYO
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Abdi Waluyo
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Menteng Mitra Afia
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit THT Bedah Prof. Nizar
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit YPK Mandiri
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Polsek Sawah Besar
- Police: Polsub Sektor Sabang
- Police: Pos Polisi Pecenongan
- Police: Satuan Brimob Polri Daerah Metro Jaya
- Police: SubSektor Juanda
- Embassy: Apostolic Nunciature
- Embassy: Embassy of Argentina
- Embassy: Embassy of France
- Embassy: Embassy of Spain
- Embassy: Embassy of the United States
- Pharmacy: Apotek alpro
- Pharmacy: Apotek Dermaster
- Pharmacy: Apotek Roxy
- Pharmacy: Apotik Populer King
- Pharmacy: Century
- Pharmacy: Century
- Pharmacy: Cerme
- Pharmacy: K24 apotek
- Pharmacy: Kimia Farma
- Pharmacy: Yes Care
- Fire station: Komplek Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran DKI Jakarta
- Fire station: Pos Damkar Pasar Baru
- Fire station: Pos Pemadam Kebakaran Kota Bambu Selatan
- Fire station: Pos Pemadam Kebakaran Tanah Abang
- Fire station: Suku Dinas Pemadam Kebakaran Jakarta Pusat
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Indonesia)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 118 |
| Fire | 113 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Specific details regarding healthcare, hospital access, and emergency response infrastructure for travelers are not provided in the current safety data.
Common scam patterns
- Fake Police Shakedown. Plain-clothes individuals claiming to be undercover police stop tourists near Glodok or Jalan Jaksa, demanding to inspect passports and wallets for counterfeit currency checks. The interaction is designed to identify where cash is kept or to extract a bribe. Tip: Real Indonesian police wear uniforms with visible ID, so decline to hand over your wallet and offer to accompany them to the nearest police station.
- Blok M Entertainment District Drink Spiking. In bars and nightlife venues around the Blok M area in South Jakarta, incidents of drink spiking have been reported, typically targeting tourists who accept drinks from strangers. Victims wake up in unfamiliar locations with valuables missing. Tip: Never accept drinks from strangers, keep your drink in hand at all times, and never leave it unattended.
Area notes
- Menteng. Menteng is recommended by locals as one of the best and safest areas to stay when visiting Jakarta.
- Kuningan. Kuningan is noted as a safe and desirable neighborhood for travelers staying in the city.
- Blok M. Blok M is an entertainment district in South Jakarta where travelers should exercise caution due to reported drink-spiking incidents.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 42 → 47 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 45 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Jakarta's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Jakarta
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Jakarta, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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