Location & Surroundings
Dokan is a settlement in North Sumatra, Indonesia, at 1,288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabanjahe, 11 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1380 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Parapat Sibisa Airport, 65 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 1' 5" N, 98° 33' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1288 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,713 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:55
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dokan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dokan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 23.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.1 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 18.5 | 0.1 | 17 | 94 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.1 | 340 | 80 | 1,013.8 | 5.32 / 5.32 | 98 | 587.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.1 | 353 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 6.22 / 11.55 | 87 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 0.5 | 106 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 5.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.4 | 0.9 | 114 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.5 | 66 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 1.08 / 1.12 | 80 | 680.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 63 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 4.49 / 5.61 | 48 | 369.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 0.2 | 132 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 2.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.6 | 0.5 | 94 | 91 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 6.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 27 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 1.01 / 1.06 | 95 | 581.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 296 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 8.54 / 9.61 | 90 | 327.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 242 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 5.94 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.7 | 0.9 | 217 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 89 | 5.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dokan?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 23.3 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dokan today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Dokan?
Local time is 14:55. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Dokan?
Dokan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dokan?
DEM 1,288 m.
Where is Dokan located?
It is at 3.01800, 98.55120 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dokan in?
It is in Indonesia.