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Prayer times in Magelang
This page shows today’s prayer times in Magelang, 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 use the Kemenag, Indonesia method, which is the usual reference in Indonesia.
Adhan times in Magelang today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Magelang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Magelang
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Magelang on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:54 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, compared with only 11 h 41 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 7:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Magelang and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:11 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:20 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Jakarta, Dhuhr in Magelang is called about 13 minutes earlier than in Jakarta, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Magelang is 398 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Magelang
In Magelang you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,317 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Magelang 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.
Ramadan timetable for Magelang
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Magelang is at about 4:11 AM and iftar at 6:05 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 44 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:16 AM and iftar to 5:55 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Magelang is located
The coordinates of Magelang are 7.4706° S and 110.2178° E. The closest places on our site are Mertoyudan (6 km), Muntilan (15 km), and Ambarawa (30 km). Sleman, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Central Java.
- Name
- Magelang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Java, Indonesia
- Population
- 128,709
- Coordinates
- -7.47056, 110.21778
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,317 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Magelang
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Magelang comes about 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:53 PM instead of 3:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:47 AM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Magelang and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Magelang: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Magelang?
Fajr in Magelang changes with the seasons: about 3:54 AM on 21 December and about 4:26 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Magelang?
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 Magelang differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Magelang is 398 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Magelang comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Jakarta.
What is the Qibla direction in Magelang?
The Qibla in Magelang is 294.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,317 km away.
How long is the fast in Magelang during Ramadan?
About 13 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.