Several Areas in Jakarta to Go Dark Tonight

Jakarta will dim its lights for an hour tonight as part of a city-wide energy conservation effort. The power outage, scheduled from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM WIB, aims to raise awareness and encourage residents to adopt energy-saving habits.

The "dark hour" is a symbolic gesture for World Environment Day 2026, emphasizing collective responsibility for the environment and the city's future. Dudi Gardesi, head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency, stated, "A dark hour becomes a symbol of shared concern for the environment and the future of the city."

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A dark hour becomes a symbol of shared concern for the environment and the future of the city.

Several prominent Jakarta landmarks will participate in the blackout, including the National Monument (Monas), the Arjuna Wiwaha Statue, the Welcome Statue at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, the Youth Statue, the General Sudirman Statue, and the DKI Jakarta City Hall complex. Major arterial and protocol roads will also have their lights turned off.

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We invite all residents to make energy saving a part of their daily lifestyle for a healthier and more comfortable Jakarta for future generations.

Gardesi hopes the event will inspire citizens to integrate energy saving into their daily lives, believing that collective action can significantly impact the environment. "We invite all residents to make energy saving a part of their daily lifestyle for a healthier and more comfortable Jakarta for future generations," he said.

This initiative follows Governor's Instruction No. 14 of 2021 on Power Outages for Energy Saving and Carbon Emission Reduction. A similar event on April 25, 2026, reportedly saved 96.91 MWh of electricity, equivalent to Rp140,226,312 in cost savings, and reduced carbon emissions by 77.53 tons of CO2e. "Through this simple action, we can help maintain environmental quality while saving energy," Gardesi concluded.

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Through this simple action, we can help maintain environmental quality while saving energy.