City · North Sumatra
Prayer times in Lahewa
Looking for the prayer times in Lahewa? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Lahewa, North Sumatra. Every figure is computed for 1.3943° N, 97.1675° E, so the times reflect Lahewa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Lahewa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Lahewa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lahewa change through the year
Prayer times in Lahewa vary a lot over the year. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:03 AM and Maghrib at 6:39 PM, giving a day of 12 h 12 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:04 AM and Maghrib to 6:30 PM, and the day is just 12 h 03 min. That is a difference of 0 h 10 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM |
Lahewa lies 1,368 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Lahewa comes roughly 39 minutes later than in Jakarta. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lahewa.
Qibla direction in Lahewa
From Lahewa you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,590 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lahewa 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 Lahewa
Ramadan in Lahewa: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:47 PM, roughly 13 h 23 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, shorter by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lahewa is located
The coordinates of Lahewa are 1.3943° N and 97.1675° E. The closest places on our site are Gunungsitoli (51 km), Teluk Dalam (116 km), and Singkil (121 km). Gunungsitoli, the nearest administrative centre, is 51 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around North Sumatra.
- Name
- Lahewa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Population
- 24,485
- Coordinates
- 1.39430, 97.16750
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.2° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,590 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lahewa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lahewa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:39 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Lahewa in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Lahewa
- Gunungsitoli51 km · east
- Teluk Dalam116 km · south-east
- Singkil121 km · north-east
- Sinabang149 km · north-west
- Barus153 km · north-east
- Subulussalam162 km · north-east
- Sibolga183 km · east
- Sidikalang197 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lahewa
When is Fajr in Lahewa?
Fajr in Lahewa changes with the seasons: about 5:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Lahewa?
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 Lahewa differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Lahewa is 1,368 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Lahewa comes about 39 minutes later than in Jakarta.
What is the Qibla direction in Lahewa?
The Qibla in Lahewa is 294.2° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,590 km away.
When is Maghrib in Lahewa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:30 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.