Time zone in Yogyakarta is : GMT+07:00
Considered as one of Indonesia\'s historical and cultural epicenters, Jogjakarta is the place to be for any would be culture-vulture. The home of the famed Borobudur and Prambanan temples, this city which is steeped in Javanese traditions, is also the home of the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The long stretch of Malioboro street is a shoppers haven, offering everything you want from traditional handcrafted items, beautiful handmade batiks, to memorable trinkets of your trip to an ancient city.
Time zone in Semarang is : GMT+07:00
The capital of Central Java, Semarang is a historic city that was used as a trading post by famed 15th century Chinese sailor, Cheng Ho. Many historic buildings from the time of the Dutch occupation still stand to this very day. The strong Chinese ethnicity is felt as many influences branch out to the local culture and cuisine. As a port city, Semarang is one of the gateways to Karimun Jawa, a chain of islands which offers spectacular diving and snorkeling.