City · Central Java
Prayer times in Balapulang
Residents of and visitors to Balapulang can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Balapulang is a city in Indonesia, in Central Java, with about 28,483 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Balapulang
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Prayer calendar for Balapulang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Balapulang
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Balapulang on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 7:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:36 AM and 11:51 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Balapulang and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:14 PM |
Balapulang lies 266 km east of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Balapulang is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Jakarta. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Balapulang.
Finding the Qibla from Balapulang
In Balapulang you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,185 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Balapulang and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Balapulang during Ramadan
Fasting in Balapulang, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 4:16 AM on the first day, 13 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:00 PM for a fast of 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
Where Balapulang is located
The coordinates of Balapulang are 7.0486° S and 109.1006° E. The closest places on our site are Lebaksiu (5 km), Slawi (9 km), and Margasari (10 km). Slawi, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Central Java.
- Name
- Balapulang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Java, Indonesia
- Population
- 28,483
- Coordinates
- -7.04858, 109.10056
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,185 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Balapulang
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Balapulang comes roughly 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:59 PM instead of 3:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:51 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Balapulang (UTC+7), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Balapulang
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Balapulang
What is the Qibla direction in Balapulang?
The Qibla in Balapulang is 294.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,185 km away.
When is Maghrib in Balapulang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 June and 5:57 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Balapulang?
Fajr in Balapulang changes with the seasons: about 4:00 AM on 21 December and about 4:30 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Balapulang?
We use the Kemenag, Indonesia method: Fajr at 20° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Balapulang differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Balapulang is 266 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Balapulang is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Jakarta.