Location & Surroundings
Paya is a settlement in Aceh, Indonesia, at 17 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lhokseumawe, 19 km to the northwest. The national capital Jakarta is about 1645 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Lhok Sukon Airport, 2 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
5° 3' 5" N, 97° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 17 m
- Timezone Asia/Jakarta
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,324 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:36
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Paya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (351 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 29.9 | 1.6 | 351 | 68 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 0.8 | 255 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 4.93 / 4.93 | 100 | 358.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 176 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 154 | 92 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 1.1 | 69 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 335.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 235 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 5.55 / 5.60 | 100 | 295.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 174 | 92 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 199 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 1.6 | 295 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.15 / 0.20 | 100 | 278.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 285 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 0.08 / 0.28 | 100 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 236 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 153 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.2 | 0.7 | 48 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.09 / 0.38 | 100 | 458.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paya?
Now 29.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 358 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 Paya today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Paya?
Local time is 20:36. Time zone: Asia/Jakarta (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Paya?
Paya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Paya?
DEM 17 m.
Where is Paya located?
It is at 5.05150, 97.26670 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paya in?
It is in Indonesia.