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Prayer times in North Sulawesi

Salah times in North Sulawesi (Indonesia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Sulawesi has 7 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in North Sulawesi today

  

  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 Manado, the main city of North Sulawesi. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own reference 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+8) 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 North Sulawesi

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in North Sulawesi by season

Prayer times in North Sulawesi change noticeably between the seasons. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:12 AM and Maghrib at 5:49 PM, giving a day of 12 h 13 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:40 PM, and the day is just 12 h 02 min. That is a difference of 0 h 10 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in North Sulawesi (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox4:28 AM5:45 AM11:48 AM2:52 PM5:51 PM7:00 PM
21 JuneJune solstice4:12 AM5:36 AM11:42 AM3:09 PM5:49 PM7:04 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:13 AM5:30 AM11:33 AM2:36 PM5:36 PM6:45 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:13 AM5:37 AM11:38 AM3:03 PM5:40 PM6:55 PM

North Sulawesi does not use the same time zone as the capital Jakarta: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in North Sulawesi comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Jakarta, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,174 km between the two cities.

Qibla in North Sulawesi and distance to Makkah

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From North Sulawesi you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,432 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of North Sulawesi 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.

Suhoor and iftar times in North Sulawesi

For those fasting in North Sulawesi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 4:23 AM on the first day, 13 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:54 PM for a fast of 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.

About North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi is one of the regions of Indonesia. Its main city, Manado, lies at 1.4822° N, 124.8489° E. The region has 7 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
North Sulawesi
Type
Region
Part of
Indonesia
Coordinates
1.48218, 124.84892
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Kemenag, Indonesia
Qibla direction
291.4° (west)
Distance to Makkah
9,432 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in North Sulawesi

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in North Sulawesi comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (4:06 PM instead of 3:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:48 AM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.

Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.

Salah times across North Sulawesi

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Sulawesi

Do prayer times in North Sulawesi differ from Jakarta?

Yes. North Sulawesi is 2,174 km from Jakarta, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in North Sulawesi is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Jakarta.

What is the Qibla direction in North Sulawesi?

The Qibla in North Sulawesi is 291.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,432 km away.

When is Fajr in North Sulawesi?

Fajr in North Sulawesi changes with the seasons: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 4:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for North Sulawesi?

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.

When is Maghrib in North Sulawesi?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 5:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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