Current local time in Medan, Indonesia
WIB · UTC+07:00 · Western Indonesia Time
About Medan
Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia uses the Western Indonesia Time time zone (Asia/Jakarta), currently UTC+07:00. Population: about 1,750,971.
| Country: | Indonesia |
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| State / region: | Sumatera Utara |
| Coordinates: | 3°35′N / 98°40′E |
| Population: | 1,750,971 |
| Currency: | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) |
| Languages: | Indonesian |
| Country calling code: | +62 |
Time zone in Medan
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Jakarta |
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| Time zone name: | Western Indonesia Time (WIB) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+07:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Indonesia: | 4 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Medan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+07:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Medan today
| Sunrise: | 06:09 |
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| Sunset: | 18:10 |
| Solar noon: | 12:09 |
| Day length: | 12h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:48 – 18:31 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (WIB) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Medan
- London+6 hMedan is 6 hours ahead of London
- New York+11 hMedan is 11 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+6 hMedan is 6 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Medan time
What time zone is Medan in?
Medan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta (Western Indonesia Time). The current offset is UTC+07:00.
Does Medan observe daylight saving time?
Medan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+07:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Medan and London?
Right now Medan is 6 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Medan and New York?
Right now Medan is 11 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.