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Prayer times in Southwest Papua
Salah times in Southwest Papua (Indonesia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Southwest Papua has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Southwest Papua
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Southwest Papua
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Southwest Papua
Prayer times in Southwest Papua vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:43 AM and Maghrib at 6:18 PM, giving a day of 12 h 11 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 4:51 AM and Maghrib to 6:19 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h 04 min. The difference 0 h 06 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 | 5:03 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:09 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:33 PM |
Southwest Papua is in a different time zone from the capital Jakarta: local time here is UTC+9. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Southwest Papua is called roughly 22 minutes later than in Jakarta, but the real solar difference comes from the 2,773 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Southwest Papua
The Qibla in Southwest Papua is at 291.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,192 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 shows 291.4°.
Fasting hours in Southwest Papua during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Southwest Papua is around 4:55 AM and iftar at 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:55 AM and iftar to 6:29 PM, for a fast of 13 h 24 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Southwest Papua is located
Southwest Papua is one of the regions of Indonesia. Its main city, Sorong, is at 0.8796° S, 131.2610° E. The region has 3 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
- Southwest Papua
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Indonesia
- Coordinates
- -0.87956, 131.26104
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 291.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,192 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Southwest Papua
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Southwest Papua comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:23 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Southwest Papua, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in Southwest Papua
- Prayer times in Sorong219,958
- Waisai22,541
- Salah times Teminabuan19,491
Nearby cities to Southwest Papua
- West Papua312 km · east
- North Malaku Province449 km · north-west
- Maluku464 km · south-west
- Central Papua Province546 km · south-east
- North Sulawesi760 km · west
- Gorontalo925 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Southwest Papua
Do prayer times in Southwest Papua differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Southwest Papua is 2,773 km from Jakarta, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Southwest Papua is called roughly 22 minutes later than in Jakarta.
What is the Qibla direction in Southwest Papua?
The Qibla in Southwest Papua is 291.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,192 km away.
How long is the fast in Southwest Papua during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Southwest Papua?
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.
What time is Fajr in Southwest Papua?
Fajr in Southwest Papua depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 December and about 4:51 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.