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Medan, Indonesia: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Medan, Indonesia. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in Medan, Indonesia, sunrise is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:09 PM (Asia/Jakarta). The day lasts 11h 58m, solar noon is at 12:10 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:39 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
GMT+7
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 9:58 PM
Today’s solar times in Medan
Dawn
5:49 AM
Sunrise
6:11 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:39 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:41 PM
Sunset
6:09 PM
Dusk
6:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 58m
Solar noon
12:10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 58m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 58m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 58m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 55m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Medan today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in Medan, Indonesia is at 6:11 AM and sunset is at 6:09 PM (Asia/Jakarta).
How long is the day in Medan today?
Today in Medan, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 58m.
When is golden hour in Medan?
Morning golden hour in Medan ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Medan?
Solar noon in Medan is at 12:10 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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