City · North Sumatra
Prayer times in Pematangsiantar
Muslims living in Pematangsiantar can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Pematangsiantar is a city in Indonesia, in North Sumatra, with about 279,198 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Pematangsiantar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pematangsiantar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Pematangsiantar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pematangsiantar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:52 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 18 min, compared with only 11 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pematangsiantar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:35 PM |
Pematangsiantar is located 1,336 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Pematangsiantar comes about 31 minutes later than in Jakarta. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Pematangsiantar.
Qibla direction in Pematangsiantar
The Qibla in Pematangsiantar is at 293.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,714 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 shows 293.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Pematangsiantar
For those fasting in Pematangsiantar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 13 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:37 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
Where Pematangsiantar is located
The coordinates of Pematangsiantar are 2.9595° N and 99.0687° E. The nearest cities on our site are Pekan Bahapal (21 km), Tebingtinggi (42 km), and Pangururan (57 km). Pangururan, the nearest administrative centre, is 57 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around North Sumatra.
- Name
- Pematangsiantar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Population
- 279,198
- Coordinates
- 2.95950, 99.06870
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 293.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,714 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pematangsiantar
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pematangsiantar comes roughly 59 minutes later around the june solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:31 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Pematangsiantar, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Pematangsiantar
- Pekan Bahapal21 km · north-east
- Tebingtinggi42 km · north
- Pangururan57 km · south-west
- Kisaran61 km · east
- Tongging61 km · west
- Paropo62 km · west
- Kabanjahe66 km · west
- Berastagi67 km · north-west
Prayer times in Pematangsiantar: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Pematangsiantar during Ramadan?
About 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Pematangsiantar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 December and 6:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Pematangsiantar?
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 Pematangsiantar differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Pematangsiantar is 1,336 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Pematangsiantar comes roughly 31 minutes later than in Jakarta.
What is the Qibla direction in Pematangsiantar?
The Qibla in Pematangsiantar is 293.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,714 km away.