Standard TimeWIT |
UTC+9 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Jayapura |
Agats time compared to Beijing time (China) |
1 hours behind |
Introduction to Agats, Indonesia
Agats is a town in the Indonesian province of Papua, located on the southern coast of the island of New Guinea, strategically situated in Asmat Regency. It is known for its rich natural landscape and unique cultural traditions, surrounded by dense rainforests and vast swamplands, making it a biodiversity hotspot.
Geography and Climate of Agats
Located in the low-lying plains, Agats has a tropical rainforest-type climate with high temperatures and high humidity throughout the year, which is suitable for a wide variety of flora and fauna. The region is known for its Asmat culture, and the local population is known for its wood carving art and traditional rituals, cultural elements that have attracted many anthropologists and tourists to explore the region.
Economy and Transportation in Agats
The economy of Agats is largely dependent on agriculture, fishing and small-scale trade, and is relatively inaccessible, relying mainly on rivers and a limited road network to connect to surrounding areas. Despite its relatively basic infrastructure, Agats, as an important gateway to the province of Papua, is gradually developing ecotourism to preserve its unique natural environment.
Agats Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
05:36
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Sunset Time
18:03
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