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Prayer times in Gatak
Residents of and visitors to Gatak can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gatak is a city in Indonesia, in Central Java, with about 48,959 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Gatak today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gatak
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gatak
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gatak on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:52 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, against only 11 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 7:09 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:30 AM and 11:45 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gatak and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:42 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:52 AM | 5:18 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:09 PM |
Gatak is located 453 km east of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Gatak is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Jakarta. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gatak.
Finding the Qibla from Gatak
From Gatak you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,371 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gatak 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gatak
For those fasting in Gatak, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 4:09 AM on the first day, 13 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:54 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
Where Gatak is located
The coordinates of Gatak are 7.5908° S and 110.7044° E. The nearest cities on our site are Delanggu (4 km), Ngemplak (5 km), and Kartasura (6 km). Boyolali, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Central Java.
- Name
- Gatak
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Java, Indonesia
- Population
- 48,959
- Coordinates
- -7.59083, 110.70444
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,371 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gatak
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gatak takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:45 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:00 PM for the majority, 3:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gatak (UTC+7), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Gatak: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Gatak during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Gatak?
The Qibla in Gatak is 294.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,371 km away.
What time is Fajr in Gatak?
Fajr in Gatak depends on the season: about 3:52 AM on 21 December and about 4:25 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Gatak differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Gatak is 453 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Gatak is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Jakarta.
Which calculation method is used for Gatak?
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.