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Prayer times in Kuala Tungkal
Muslims living in Kuala Tungkal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kuala Tungkal is a city in Indonesia, in Jambi, with about 33,683 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 Kuala Tungkal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Prayer calendar for Kuala Tungkal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kuala Tungkal change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kuala Tungkal move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:35 AM on 21 December and 4:42 AM on 21 June, a difference of 7 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:10 PM and 6:09 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 10 min in the december solstice and falls to 12 h 05 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:00 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
Kuala Tungkal is located 708 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Kuala Tungkal is called roughly 14 minutes later 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 Kuala Tungkal.
Qibla in Kuala Tungkal and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kuala Tungkal is at 294.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,329 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 294.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kuala Tungkal
Fasting in Kuala Tungkal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 4:46 AM on the first day, 13 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
About Kuala Tungkal
The coordinates of Kuala Tungkal are 0.8162° S and 103.4611° E. The closest places on our site are Mendaha (27 km), Simpang (86 km), and Jambi City (89 km). Jambi City, the nearest administrative centre, is 89 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Jambi.
- Name
- Kuala Tungkal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jambi, Indonesia
- Population
- 33,683
- Coordinates
- -0.81623, 103.46111
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,329 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kuala Tungkal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kuala Tungkal comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:29 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:14 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kuala Tungkal (UTC+7), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Kuala Tungkal
- Mendaha27 km · south-east
- Simpang86 km · south-east
- Jambi City89 km · south
- Muara Bungo167 km · south-west
- Tanjung Balai202 km · north
- Tanjung Pinang222 km · north-east
- Batam227 km · north
- Muntok235 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kuala Tungkal
What time is Fajr in Kuala Tungkal?
Fajr in Kuala Tungkal depends on the season: about 4:35 AM on 21 December and about 4:42 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Kuala Tungkal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 June and 6:09 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kuala Tungkal?
The Qibla in Kuala Tungkal is 294.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,329 km away.
How long is the fast in Kuala Tungkal during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kuala Tungkal?
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.