Current local time in MedanNorth Sumatra, Indonesia
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Asia/JakartaUTC+7
Medan keeps Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+7) all year, with no daylight saving. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Jakarta.
Daylight saving time in Medan
Medan does not observe daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+7 all year, so its difference from places that do change their clocks — most of Europe and North America — shifts by an hour twice a year, even though nothing changes locally.
Cities on the same time as Medan
These places show the same clock as Medan every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In other countries
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Bangkok (Thailand), Novosibirsk (Russia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Vientiane (Laos), Flying Fish Cove (Christmas Island)
Medan time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Next clock change
- None in the next 14 months
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- North Sumatra
- Coordinates
- 3.58°, 98.67°
- Population
- 2,486,283
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Medan today
Computed from Medan's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Medan time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Medan is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 11h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 3h ahead |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 1h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 2h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 4h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Medan time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Medan right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Medan, updated every second from your device's clock. Medan keeps Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+7) all year, with no daylight saving.
- What time zone is Medan in?
- Medan is in the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta: Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+7) all year, with no daylight saving.
- Does Medan observe daylight saving time?
- No. Medan stays on UTC+7 all year, so its difference from places that do change their clocks shifts twice a year even though nothing changes locally.
- Which cities share Medan's time?
- Jakarta, Surabaya, Bekasi, Bandung, Depok, Tangerang keep the same clock as Medan all year.
Planning something with Medan?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Medan and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Medan into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Medan offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the Asia/Jakarta time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Indonesia
Dumai, Pekanbaru, Padang, Batam, Jambi City, Bengkulu, Palembang, Bandar Lampung, Pontianak, Cilegon