Current Local Time in Medan
Medan, Indonesia (GMT+7)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Medan is located in the Asia/Jakarta timezone in Indonesia.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/JakartaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Tropical rainforest with high humidity year-round (24-32°C). Rainfall throughout the year, heaviest September-January.
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📍About Medan Time Zone
Medan is located in the Asia/Jakarta time zone (UTC+7). As a major metropolitan city in Indonesia, Medan serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Medan is 12 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Medan, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Medan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+7.
Medan has a population of approximately 2.5M. The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (Rp). To call Medan from abroad, use the country code +62 61. The primary language spoken is Indonesian, Batak.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Medan time is 12 hours ahead of New York, and 7 hours ahead of London. This makes Medan strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Medan Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Indonesia (ID)
- • Coordinates: 3.59°, 98.67°
- • Calling Code: +62 61