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Prayer times in East Java

Salah times in East Java (Indonesia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. East Java has 72 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in East Java

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.

The times in this card are calculated for Surabaya, the main city of East Java. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Indonesia we use the Kemenag, Indonesia method (Fajr at 20°, Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+7) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for East Java

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in East Java by season

Prayer times in East Java change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:45 AM and Maghrib at 5:43 PM, giving a day of 12 h 33 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:16 AM and Maghrib to 5:22 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 42 min. The difference 0 h 51 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in East Java (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox4:16 AM5:33 AM11:37 AM2:48 PM5:40 PM6:49 PM
21 JuneJune solstice4:16 AM5:40 AM11:31 AM2:52 PM5:22 PM6:37 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:01 AM5:18 AM11:22 AM2:34 PM5:25 PM6:34 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice3:45 AM5:10 AM11:27 AM2:54 PM5:43 PM7:00 PM

East Java is located 662 km east of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in East Java comes about 24 minutes earlier than in Jakarta. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in East Java.

Qibla direction in East Java

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The Qibla in East Java is at 294.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,561 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 294.0°.

Ramadan timetable for East Java

For those fasting in East Java, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:54 PM and imsak at 4:01 AM on the first day, 13 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:45 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.

East Java on the map

East Java is one of the regions of Indonesia. Its main city, Surabaya, lies at 7.2492° S, 112.7508° E. The region has 72 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
East Java
Type
Region
Part of
Indonesia
Coordinates
-7.24917, 112.75083
Time zone
UTC+7
Calculation method
Kemenag, Indonesia
Qibla direction
294.0° (north-west)
Distance to Makkah
8,561 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in East Java

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in East Java comes roughly 52 minutes later around the june solstice (3:44 PM instead of 2:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:37 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.

Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of East Java in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.

Salah times across East Java

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in East Java

What time is Fajr in East Java?

Fajr in East Java depends on the season: about 3:45 AM on 21 December and about 4:16 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

How long is the fast in East Java 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 East Java?

The Qibla in East Java is 294.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,561 km away.

When is Maghrib in East Java?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 June and 5:43 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in East Java differ from Jakarta?

Yes. East Java is 662 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in East Java comes about 24 minutes earlier than in Jakarta.

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