Sunrise & sunset times in Medan, Indonesia
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:35 in Medan. All times are shown in the Asia/Jakarta timezone.
Today in Medan
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Medan today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Medan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Medan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Medan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:36 | 18:32 | 12:34 | 11h 56m |
| February | 06:39 | 18:39 | 12:39 | 12h 00m |
| March | 06:31 | 18:37 | 12:34 | 12h 05m |
| April | 06:19 | 18:31 | 12:25 | 12h 11m |
| May | 06:13 | 18:30 | 12:21 | 12h 16m |
| June | 06:15 | 18:35 | 12:25 | 12h 19m |
| July | 06:22 | 18:40 | 12:31 | 12h 18m |
| August | 06:22 | 18:36 | 12:29 | 12h 13m |
| September | 06:16 | 18:24 | 12:20 | 12h 07m |
| October | 06:09 | 18:12 | 12:11 | 12h 02m |
| November | 06:11 | 18:08 | 12:09 | 11h 57m |
| December | 06:22 | 18:17 | 12:20 | 11h 55m |
Solar year in Medan (2026)
Because Medan is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 0h 25m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in Medan
Longest day in Medan: 12h 12m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 48m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 12m.
Moon tonight in Medan
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Medan today?▼
The sun rises at 06:16 Asia/Jakarta in Medan, Indonesia today.
What time is sunset in Medan today?▼
The sun sets at 18:35 Asia/Jakarta in Medan today.
How long is the day in Medan today?▼
Daylight in Medan today lasts 12 hours and 19 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Medan?▼
The morning golden hour in Medan runs from 05:53 to 06:45, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:06 to 18:58.
What is the timezone of Medan?▼
Medan uses the Asia/Jakarta timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Medan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Medan is 21 June 2026, with 12h 20m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Medan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Medan is 22 December 2026, with 11h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Medan?▼
Because Medan is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 0h 25m. Days are nearly the same length all year.