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Bengkalis

🇮🇩 Riau · Indonesia — Altitude 8 m

Local time UTC+7Checked 5,083 viewsHDCity

This live camera looks out over Bengkalis, a town on Bengkalis Island at the mouth of the Malacca Strait in Riau province, Indonesia. It is a practical window onto a quiet coastal town where the sea, the river traffic and the tropical sky shape daily life. Use it to check conditions before you travel or simply to see the town as it is right now.

About Bengkalis

Bengkalis is the main town of Bengkalis Island, lying low and flat close to sea level, with mangroves, tidal channels and palm plantations around it. The island has long depended on fishing, small-scale trade and ferry links with the mainland and neighbouring islands. Its character is unhurried, shaped by water more than by large buildings, and the surrounding landscape changes noticeably with the tides.

What the camera shows

The camera is listed as a city view, so expect a stream of the town and its waterfront rather than a specialised viewpoint. Views of this kind are most interesting in the early morning, when boats are out and the light is soft, and in the late afternoon, when the heat eases. Cloud cover and rain showers can change the picture quickly, so the live weather on this page helps explain what you are seeing.

Climate and getting around

Bengkalis has a hot, humid equatorial climate with fairly even temperatures through the year and frequent afternoon showers, especially during the wetter months. Travellers usually reach the island by ferry from the mainland, and the nearby camera pages for Singapore and Johor Bahru give a sense of the wider region. Light, breathable clothing and rain protection are sensible at any time of year.

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About this camera

What is the weather in Bengkalis now?

The current temperature, humidity, wind and a three-day forecast for Bengkalis are shown in the live weather block on this page, updated alongside the camera.

What time is it in Bengkalis?

The local time in Bengkalis is displayed at the top of this page. Indonesia's western time zone applies there, so the clock may differ from your own.

Where exactly is this webcam located?

The camera is in the town of Bengkalis on Bengkalis Island in Riau province, Indonesia, at about 1.48 degrees north and 102.10 degrees east. The map on this page marks its position.

When is the best time to watch this camera?

Early morning and late afternoon are usually the most pleasant times to watch, when the light is softer and the heat is lower. Check the weather block first, as rain can limit visibility.

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