Current Date And Time In Tanjungbalai, Indonesia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:53:25 WIB
State: North Sumatra
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 183,170
District: Kota Tanjung Balai
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Tanjungbalai, a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Tanjungbalai — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Tanjungbalai | |
| District / County | Kota Tanjung Balai | |
| State | North Sumatra | |
| Country | Indonesia | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 183,170 | |
| Area | 60.52 km² (23.37 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in North Sumatra | #6 of 37 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Indonesian Rupiah | |
| Code ISO-4217 | IDR | |
| Symbol | Rp | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +62 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 001, 007, 008, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .id | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 4 | |
| In Feet | 13 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 2.97 | |
| Longitude | 99.8 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 2.967° N 99.8° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 58' 0" N 99° 47' 60" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 58' N 99° 48' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to North Sumatra Capital | 143 km West-Northwest of Medan | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Sungai Besar, Malaysia (153 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +07:00 to +09:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:18 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:33 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 15m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Jakarta | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1620-12-27 |
Tanjungbalai is a city situated in North Sumatra, Indonesia, within Asia. It falls under Kota Tanjung Balai, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Tanjungbalai as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in North Sumatra
The latitude and longitude of Tanjungbalai pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 4 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Tanjungbalai on the map
Tanjungbalai runs on UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Tanjungbalai run on Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), shown with the symbol Rp. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Tanjungbalai exchange rates
To ring a number in Tanjungbalai from outside Indonesia, dial +62 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Tanjungbalai and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Tanjungbalai ranks #6 of 37 cities in North Sumatra. It lies about 143 km West-Northwest of Medan, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the North Sumatra market. › Cities near Tanjungbalai
Tanjungbalai has a recorded population of approximately 183,170 people. That places it #6 of 37 cities with population data in North Sumatra. Browse more cities in North Sumatra for comparison.
Tanjungbalai spans approximately 60.52 square kilometers (23.37 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Tanjungbalai sits within Kota Tanjung Balai, is part of North Sumatra in Indonesia. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Tanjungbalai keeps UTC +07:00 to +09:00. Today the sun rises around 06:18 AM and sets around 06:33 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Tanjungbalai price in Indonesian rupiah (IDR), written with the symbol Rp. Check live rates on our Tanjungbalai currency page.
Tanjungbalai is about 143 km West-Northwest of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. See cities near Tanjungbalai for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Tanjungbalai lands you closest to Sungai Besar, Malaysia, about 153 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Tanjungbalai sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
