Binjai, North Sumatra, Indonesia uses Asia/Jakarta, currently WIB (UTC+07:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Binjai is a city in Indonesia, with a population of about 279,300. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Binjai lies just west of Medan in North Sumatra, and functions as part of the wider Medan metropolitan area. It is a busy commercial city and the gateway to the road leading to the rainforest of Gunung Leuser National Park.
Binjai is famous across Indonesia for its sweet rambutan, and fruit sellers line the roads in season. The jungle village of Bukit Lawang, where orangutans can be seen in the forest of Gunung Leuser National Park, is reached by road through the city.
Angkot minibuses and becak, motorcycle rickshaws, cover the city, and ride-hailing apps operate. Medan and its airport are a short drive away.
Binjai is hot and humid all year, with rain possible in any month. The wettest period tends to be from September to December, while the early months of the year are generally drier.
Indonesia uses the IDR, calling code +62.
Indonesia uses the rupiah, and Indonesian is the language, with Malay, Javanese and Karo also spoken locally. Modest dress is appropriate, especially at mosques, and cash is important for small purchases.
