Location & Surroundings
Padang is a settlement in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The nearest larger town is Luwuk, 30 km to the northeast. The national capital Jakarta is about 1840 km to the west. The nearest airport is Syukuran Aminuddin Amir Airport, 22 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
1° 10' 48" S, 122° 38' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: -9999 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 536 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:56
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Padang
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Padang, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (317 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.3 | 1.5 | 317 | 85 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 261 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.2 | 214 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 4.9 | 190 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 796.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 2.1 | 239 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 190.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 256 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 207 | 64 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 109.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 4.8 | 191 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 914.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 1.7 | 263 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 231.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.4 | 261 | 75 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 189 | 58 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 109.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 3.7 | 183 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 34 | 877.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 1.9 | 257 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 0.22 / 0.35 | 12 | 187.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Padang?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 28.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 797 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 Padang today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Padang?
Local time is 03:56. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Padang?
Padang is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Padang?
DEM -9,999 m.
Where is Padang located?
It is at -1.18006, 122.63606 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Padang in?
It is in Indonesia.