Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bandung uses the IDR (Rp) and Sarajevo uses the BAM (KM). Language shifts too — Indonesian in Bandung, Bosnian in Sarajevo. Be careful behind the wheel: Bandung drives on the left, Sarajevo on the right.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR · Rp)
- Language
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Currency
- Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM · KM)
- Language
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Calling code
- +387
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Bandung and Sarajevo?
Bandung is 5 hours behind Sarajevo. Bandung runs on GMT+7 and Sarajevo on GMT+2. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Bandung from Sarajevo?
About 10,476 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 12h 50m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Bandung and Sarajevo use?
Bandung uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, Rp); Sarajevo uses the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM, KM). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Bandung from Sarajevo?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +62, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Bandung and Sarajevo?
Bandung primarily speaks Indonesian; Sarajevo speaks Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Bandung and Sarajevo drive on the same side of the road?
No. Indonesia drives on the left, Bosnia and Herzegovina on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.