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Prayer times in South Sumatra
Prayer times in South Sumatra (Indonesia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. South Sumatra has 8 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in South Sumatra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
South Sumatra prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in South Sumatra change through the year
Prayer times in South Sumatra vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:26 AM and Maghrib at 6:08 PM, giving a day of 12 h 18 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:40 AM and Maghrib to 6:01 PM, and the day is just 11 h 57 min. The difference 0 h 20 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 | 4:49 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
South Sumatra lies 434 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in South Sumatra comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Jakarta. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in South Sumatra.
Qibla in South Sumatra and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in South Sumatra is at 294.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,555 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 294.5°.
Fasting hours in South Sumatra during Ramadan
Fasting in South Sumatra, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 4:39 AM on the first day, 13 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 PM for a fast of 13 h 26 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Indonesia.
South Sumatra on the map
South Sumatra is one of the regions of Indonesia. Its main city, Palembang, lies at 2.9167° S, 104.7458° E. The region has 8 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- South Sumatra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Indonesia
- Coordinates
- -2.91673, 104.74580
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 294.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,555 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Sumatra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Sumatra is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:21 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in South Sumatra and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in South Sumatra
- Prayer times in Palembang1,801,367
- Lubuklinggau234,166
- Salah times Baturaja134,759
- Prabumulih103,470
- Prayer times in Pagar Alam70,386
- Lahat65,906
- Salah times Tanjungagung53,117
- Indralaya42,498
Prayer times near South Sumatra
- Bangka–Belitung Islands175 km · north-east
- Jambi193 km · north-west
- Lampung285 km · south
- Bengkulu292 km · west
- Banten388 km · south-east
- Riau Islands427 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Sumatra
What time is Fajr in South Sumatra?
Fajr in South Sumatra changes with the seasons: about 4:26 AM on 21 December and about 4:40 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in South Sumatra during Ramadan?
About 13 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in South Sumatra differ from Jakarta?
Yes. South Sumatra is 434 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in South Sumatra is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Jakarta.
What is the Qibla direction in South Sumatra?
The Qibla in South Sumatra is 294.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,555 km away.
Which calculation method is used for South Sumatra?
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.