Medan runs on UTC+7 (WIB) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Medan and your time
Medan at a glance
| Country | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Region | North Sumatra |
| Time zone | Asia/Jakarta |
| Abbreviation now | WIB |
| UTC offset now | UTC+7 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 3.58° N, 98.67° E |
Medan time zone and clock changes
Local time in Medan is UTC+7 year round, under the Asia/Jakarta rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Indonesia spans 3 offsets. Medan shares its time with the capital, Jakarta.
Clock changes in Medan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Medan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Medan is
Take 9:00 AM in Medan: the clock reads 9:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 1:00 PM in Sydney and 6:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 12 h behind | 12 h behind | 11 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 15 h behind | 15 h behind | 14 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 5 h behind | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 6 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 4 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 1 h |
Medan never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Medan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Medan last between 11 hours 55 minutes and 12 hours 20 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Medan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:17 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:26 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 55 min |
Clock time and sun time in Medan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Medan: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Medan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Medan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binjai | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pelabuhan Belawan | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Percut | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Perbaungan | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tebingtinggi | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pematangsiantar | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kisaran | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Langsa | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Medan’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Medan.
More cities in Indonesia
All time zones and cities in Indonesia
Tools for time in Medan
- Convert a time to or from Medan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Medan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Medan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Medan in?
Medan uses the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which is UTC+7 (WIB) all year.
Does Medan use daylight saving time?
No. Medan stays on UTC+7 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Medan and New York?
Medan is 12 hours ahead of New York in January and 11 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Medan does not.
Is Medan on the same time as Jakarta?
Yes. Medan and Jakarta both use UTC+7 right now.
How long is the longest day in Medan?
About 12 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.