Location & Surroundings
Bitbok Island is a coastline in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. The nearest larger town is Rabaul, about 140 km to the southwest. The national capital Port Moresby is about 945 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Boang, 21 km away.
Also known as: Bitdok
Overview
Bitbok 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
3° 30' 34" S, 153° 12' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Kina (PGK)
- Phone Prefix +675
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:01
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:44
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bitbok Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitbok Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 11.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
11.6 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 26.5 | 11.6 | 157 | 75 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 11.7 | 167 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 10.6 | 161 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 9.7 | 166 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 7 | 335.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 10.1 | 155 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 853.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 10.6 | 159 | 76 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 10.5 | 166 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 9.7 | 163 | 77 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 350.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 9.8 | 152 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 846.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 10.3 | 161 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 46.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 9.7 | 172 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 10.0 | 160 | 77 | 1,014.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 79 | 349.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.8 | 10.3 | 156 | 76 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 854.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bitbok Island?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 11.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 11.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 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 Bitbok Island today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bitbok Island?
Local time is 23:01. Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Bitbok Island?
Bitbok Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Bitbok Island?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Bitbok Island located?
It is at -3.50937, 153.21399 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitbok Island in?
It is in Papua New Guinea.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry