City · North Sumatra
Prayer times in Rantauprapat
This page shows today’s salah times in Rantauprapat, 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 follow the Kemenag, Indonesia method, which is commonly used in Indonesia.
Today’s prayer times in Rantauprapat
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Rantauprapat prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Rantauprapat by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rantauprapat on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 15 min, against only 12 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:34 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rantauprapat and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:34 PM |
Rantauprapat is located 1,209 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Rantauprapat comes roughly 28 minutes later than in Jakarta. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rantauprapat.
Finding the Qibla from Rantauprapat
The Qibla in Rantauprapat is at 293.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,829 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 293.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rantauprapat
Ramadan in Rantauprapat: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:36 PM, roughly 13 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, longer by less than a minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Rantauprapat
The coordinates of Rantauprapat are 2.1000° N and 99.8333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bandar (11 km), Tanjungbalai (96 km), and Tarutung (97 km). Kisaran, the nearest administrative centre, is 101 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across North Sumatra.
- Name
- Rantauprapat
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Sumatra, Indonesia
- Population
- 103,009
- Coordinates
- 2.10000, 99.83333
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 293.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,829 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rantauprapat
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rantauprapat takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Rantauprapat, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Rantauprapat
- Bandar11 km · south-west
- Tanjungbalai96 km · north
- Tarutung97 km · west
- Teluk Nibung100 km · north
- Kisaran101 km · north
- Padangsidempuan102 km · south-west
- Sibolga124 km · west
- Pematangsiantar128 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rantauprapat
What is the Qibla direction in Rantauprapat?
The Qibla in Rantauprapat is 293.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,829 km away.
How long is the fast in Rantauprapat during Ramadan?
About 13 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Rantauprapat?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:19 PM on 21 December and 6:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Rantauprapat?
Fajr in Rantauprapat depends on the season: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 4:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Rantauprapat?
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.