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Prayer times in North Sumatra
Salah times in North Sumatra (Indonesia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Sumatra has 32 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in North Sumatra
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Prayer calendar for North Sumatra
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in North Sumatra
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in North Sumatra on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, compared with only 11 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:36 PM and 7:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:18 PM and 12:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of North Sumatra and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:36 PM |
North Sumatra lies 1,418 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in North Sumatra is called roughly 33 minutes later than in Jakarta. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in North Sumatra.
Finding the Qibla from North Sumatra
Qibla direction for North Sumatra: 292.8° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,645 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in North Sumatra is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in North Sumatra during Ramadan
For those fasting in North Sumatra, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 13 h 19 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
Where North Sumatra is located
North Sumatra is one of the regions of Indonesia. Its main city, Medan, lies at 3.5833° N, 98.6667° E. The region has 32 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- North Sumatra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Indonesia
- Coordinates
- 3.58333, 98.66667
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 292.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,645 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Sumatra
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in North Sumatra comes roughly 59 minutes later around the june solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:33 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in North Sumatra and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in North Sumatra
- Prayer times in Medan2,486,283
- Percut311,063
- Salah times Binjai279,302
- Pematangsiantar279,198
- Prayer times in Padangsidempuan243,843
- Tanjungbalai190,935
- Salah times Sunggal157,914
- Perbaungan157,174
- Prayer times in Kisaran141,915
- Gunungsitoli136,707
- Salah times Tebingtinggi117,530
- Rantauprapat103,009
- Prayer times in Belawan102,707
- Sibolga92,244
- Salah times Kabanjahe73,581
- Sidikalang50,671
- Prayer times in Labuhan Deli49,668
- Berastagi48,244
- Salah times Pekan Bahapal40,000
- Tarutung39,500
- Prayer times in Pangururan34,209
- Bandar31,442
- Salah times Deli Tua27,940
- Stabat26,862
- Prayer times in Teluk Dalam25,780
- Pangkalan Brandan25,542
- Salah times Teluk Nibung25,146
- Tanjungtiram25,118
- Prayer times in Lahewa24,485
- Barus18,346
- Paropo16,065
- Tongging16,000
Prayer times near North Sumatra
- Special Region of Aceh429 km · north-west
- Riau460 km · south-east
- West Sumatra538 km · south
- Riau Islands708 km · south-east
- Jambi797 km · south-east
- Bengkulu913 km · south-east
Prayer times in North Sumatra: questions and answers
How long is the fast in North Sumatra during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for North Sumatra?
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 Sumatra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 6:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in North Sumatra differ from Jakarta?
Yes. North Sumatra is 1,418 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in North Sumatra comes about 33 minutes later than in Jakarta.
When is Fajr in North Sumatra?
Fajr in North Sumatra depends on the season: about 4:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.