Location & Surroundings
Bit Island is a coastline in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, at 15 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kokopo, 90 km to the west. The national capital Port Moresby is about 880 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Manga, 9 km away.
Overview
Bit Island is island in Papua New Guinea.
It is located in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.
Basic Data
- Country Papua New Guinea
- Located in New Ireland Province
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 12' 28" S, 153° 4' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 15 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:19
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Bit Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bit Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
6.1 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.1 | 6.1 | 163 | 75 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 4.3 | 182 | 82 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 30.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 4.5 | 189 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 6.5 | 155 | 61 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 357.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 5.9 | 159 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 49 | 831.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 4.9 | 183 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 39.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 4.4 | 189 | 79 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 5.8 | 150 | 56 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 366.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 5.7 | 158 | 69 | 1,011.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 24 | 858.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 4.3 | 183 | 85 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 40.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 4.6 | 172 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 5.6 | 148 | 58 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 53 | 350.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 5.2 | 157 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 823.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bit Island?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.9 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 831 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bit Island today?
Sunrise around 05:34 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bit Island?
Local time is 03:19. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bit Island?
Bit Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Bit Island?
DEM 15 m.
Where is Bit Island located?
It is at -4.20790, 153.07066 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bit Island in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
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