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Medan
Major city · Indonesia · North Sumatra
Medan is a major city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, with a population of about 2,486,283. The local time zone is Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7). The nearest major city is Sunggal, about 6 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
06:18–18:38
Climate type
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Population: 2,486,283
01Map
Coordinates3.5833, 98.6667
Coordinates (DMS)3°35′00″N, 98°40′00″E
Elevation26 m
TimezoneAsia/Jakarta
Also known as: Kota Medan, Kuta Medan, Kuta Mèdan, Kutha Medan, MES, Medan, Medana, Medanas
02Daylight by month
11.8J
11.9F
12M
12.1A
12.2M
12.2J
12.2J
12.1A
12S
11.9O
11.8N
11.8D
Longest day in May (12.2 h), shortest in Jan (11.8 h).
03Nearby places
Sunggal157,914
← 5.8 km away
Deli Tua27,940
↓ 8.6 km away
Binjai279,302
← 20.2 km away
Belawan102,707
↑ 21.4 km away
Percut311,063
→ 22.4 km away
Lubuk Pakam
→ 23.1 km away
Stabat26,862
↖ 29.2 km away
Perbaungan157,174
→ 32.2 km away
Labuhan Deli49,668
↑ 33.1 km away
Berastagi48,244
↓ 46.6 km away
04Biggest cities in Indonesia
Jakarta8,540,121
↘ 1,418 km away
Surabaya3,018,022
↘ 1,973 km away
Bekasi2,648,272
↘ 1,430 km away
Bandung2,528,163
↘ 1,533 km away
Depok2,163,635
↘ 1,432 km away
Tangerang1,927,815
↘ 1,400 km away
Palembang1,801,367
↘ 989 km away
Semarang1,694,740
↘ 1,756 km away
05Climate
06Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Medan in?
Medan is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone (UTC+7). This offset is used for all local time in Medan.
Where is Medan located?
Medan is located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Its position is 3.5833, 98.6667.
What are the GPS coordinates of Medan?
The geographic coordinates of Medan are 3.5833, 98.6667 (3°35′00″N, 98°40′00″E). It sits at an elevation of about 26 m above sea level.
What is the population of Medan?
Medan has a population of about 2,486,283 people, according to GeoNames data.