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Prayer times in Demak
This page shows today’s salah times in Demak, Central Java, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Kemenag, Indonesia method, which is the usual reference in Indonesia.
Today’s prayer times in Demak
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Demak
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Demak change through the year
Prayer times in Demak vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 3:54 AM and Maghrib at 5:51 PM, for a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:24 AM and Maghrib to 5:31 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 43 min. The difference 0 h 48 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:10 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:42 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:19 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:08 PM |
Demak lies 426 km east of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Demak is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Jakarta. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Demak.
Qibla in Demak and distance to Makkah
From Demak you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,332 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Demak and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Demak during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Demak is around 4:10 AM and iftar at 6:02 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 43 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:15 AM and iftar to 5:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Demak on the map
The coordinates of Demak are 6.8909° S and 110.6396° E. The nearest cities on our site are Welahan (13 km), Mranggen (20 km), and Pecangaan (23 km). Kudus, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Central Java.
- Name
- Demak
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Java, Indonesia
- Population
- 27,251
- Coordinates
- -6.89090, 110.63960
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.4° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,332 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Demak
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Demak comes roughly 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:53 PM instead of 3:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:45 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Demak in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Demak
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Demak
What is the Qibla direction in Demak?
The Qibla in Demak is 294.4° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,332 km away.
How long is the fast in Demak during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Demak?
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 Demak differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Demak is 426 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Demak is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Jakarta.
When is Maghrib in Demak?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 June and 5:51 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.