Regional capital · North Sumatra
Prayer times in Medan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Medan, North Sumatra, worked out 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 commonly used in Indonesia.
Today’s prayer times in Medan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Medan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Medan change through the year
Prayer times in Medan vary a lot over the year. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:53 AM and Maghrib at 6:37 PM, for a day of 12 h 20 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:02 AM and Maghrib to 6:21 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 55 min. The difference 0 h 25 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| 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 |
Compared with Jakarta, Dhuhr in Medan is called roughly 33 minutes later than in Jakarta, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 50 minutes later than in the capital. Medan is 1,418 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Medan
The Qibla in Medan is at 292.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,645 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.8°.
Fasting hours in Medan during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Medan is at about 5:10 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, for a fast of 13 h 19 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:07 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, for a fast of 13 h 21 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Medan is located
The coordinates of Medan are 3.5833° N and 98.6667° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sunggal (6 km), Deli Tua (9 km), and Binjai (20 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around North Sumatra.
- Name
- Medan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Population
- 2,486,283
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Medan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Medan comes about 59 minutes later around the june solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:33 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly 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.
Nearby cities to Medan
- Sunggal6 km · west
- Deli Tua9 km · south
- Binjai20 km · west
- Belawan21 km · north
- Percut22 km · east
- Stabat29 km · north-west
- Perbaungan32 km · east
- Labuhan Deli33 km · north
Prayer times in Medan: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Medan?
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.
How long is the fast in Medan 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.
Do prayer times in Medan differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Medan is 1,418 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Medan comes about 33 minutes later than in Jakarta.
What is the Qibla direction in Medan?
The Qibla in Medan is 292.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,645 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Medan?
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.