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Prayer times in Barus
This page shows today’s salah times in Barus, North Sumatra, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Kemenag, Indonesia method, which is the usual reference in Indonesia.
Salah times in Barus today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Barus prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Barus by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Barus on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:57 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 14 min, against only 12 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Barus and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Jakarta, Dhuhr in Barus is called about 34 minutes later than in Jakarta, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 48 minutes later than in the capital. Barus is 1,310 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Barus
Qibla from Barus: 293.7° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,687 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Barus remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Barus
Fasting in Barus, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:42 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 13 h 22 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
Where Barus is located
The coordinates of Barus are 2.0106° N and 98.3982° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sibolga (52 km), Tarutung (63 km), and Pangururan (74 km). Pangururan, the nearest administrative centre, is 74 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across North Sumatra.
- Name
- Barus
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Population
- 18,346
- Coordinates
- 2.01060, 98.39820
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 293.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,687 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Barus
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Barus is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 4:52 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Barus and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Barus
- Sibolga52 km · south-east
- Tarutung63 km · east
- Pangururan74 km · north-east
- Singkil74 km · north-west
- Sidikalang83 km · north
- Subulussalam92 km · north-west
- Paropo96 km · north
- Tongging100 km · north
Prayer times in Barus: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Barus?
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 Barus differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Barus is 1,310 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Barus comes about 34 minutes later than in Jakarta.
How long is the fast in Barus during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Barus?
The Qibla in Barus is 293.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,687 km away.
When is Maghrib in Barus?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:24 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.