Time Now in Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Lat/Long: 3.58° N, 98.67° E
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 9,231 cities in Indonesia by population
Province: North Sumatra
IANA Timezone: Asia/Jakarta
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: WIB
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Indonesia: WIB, WIT, WITA
Medan is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone (UTC+07:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Medan, Indonesia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Medan
Daylight Hours in Medan
Medan gets 12h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Medan is at 06:22 and sunset in Medan is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 55m near the December solstice to 12h 19m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Medan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Medan right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Medan
What is the current local time in Medan?
The live local time in Medan is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Medan currently observes WIB, with a standard offset of UTC+07:00.
What time zone is Medan in?
Medan uses the WIB time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+07:00.
Does Medan observe daylight saving time?
No. Medan stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Medan's Time Zone (UTC+07:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Medan.
Weather in Medan
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Prayer Times in Medan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 15 Jul ● | 05:05 | 06:21 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:05 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:06 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:06 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:06 | 06:22 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Medan
Sunrise
in Medan
↑
6:22 AM
Sunset
in Medan
↓
6:40 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Dawn
in Medan
5:59 AM
Dusk
in Medan
7:03 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Medan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:03
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:41
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Distances & Clock Changes in Medan
How Far Is Medan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 623 km | ESE (113deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,671 km | NE (37deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,289 km | WNW (304deg) |
| Dubai | 5,220 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Tokyo | 5,512 km | NE (44deg) |
| Sydney | 6,896 km | SE (132deg) |
| Moscow | 7,909 km | NNW (329deg) |
| Paris | 10,168 km | NW (319deg) |
Medan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Medan and you would surface near Máncora, Peru, about 67 km from the antipodal point at 3.6deg S, 81.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Medan
What time is it in Medan right now?
The current local time in Medan is 14:59 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Medan follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
What time zone is Medan in?
Medan uses the Asia/Jakarta IANA time zone (UTC+07:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Medan?
Is Medan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Medan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Medan today?
Today in Medan: sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset is at 18:40, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Medan tonight?
The moon phase over Medan tonight is Waxing Crescent with 1.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Medan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Medan, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.