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Medan Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Indonesia
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Medan, Indonesia, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Medan, Indonesia, sunrise is at 6:15 AM and sunset is at 6:22 PM (Asia/Jakarta). The day lasts 12h 07m, solar noon is at 12:18 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+7
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:04 PM
Today’s solar times in Medan
Dawn
5:54 AM
Sunrise
6:15 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:54 PM
Sunset
6:22 PM
Dusk
6:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 07m
Solar noon
12:18 PM
Coordinates
3.5833, 98.6667
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 3.5833, longitude 98.6667, and the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Medan over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 07m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 01m |
What these times mean
Medan changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Medan throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:37 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 56m |
| February | 6:40 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 00m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 06m |
| April | 6:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 12m |
| May | 6:14 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 17m |
| June | 6:17 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 20m |
| July | 6:23 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 19m |
| August | 6:24 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 14m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 08m |
| October | 6:11 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 03m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 58m |
| December | 6:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 55m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:10 AM
October 16
Latest sunset
6:41 PM
February 14
Longest day
12h 20m
June 22
Shortest day
11h 55m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Medan with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2031 | 2:16 PM | 95.9% |
| Apr 20, 2042 | 9:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Oct 14, 2042 | 9:00 AM | 93% |
| Nov 25, 2049 | 12:33 PM | 100.6% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 4:34 PM | 103.3% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Medan today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Medan, Indonesia is at 6:15 AM and sunset is at 6:22 PM (Asia/Jakarta).
How long is the day in Medan today?
Today in Medan, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 07m.
When is golden hour in Medan?
Morning golden hour in Medan ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
What time is solar noon in Medan?
Solar noon in Medan is at 12:18 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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