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Prayer times in Special Region of Aceh
This page gives today’s prayer times in Special Region of Aceh, a region of Indonesia, together with links to the 12 cities and towns of Special Region of Aceh that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Banda Aceh; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Special Region of Aceh today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kemenag, Indonesia method.
Prayer calendar for Special Region of Aceh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Special Region of Aceh change through the year
Prayer times in Special Region of Aceh change noticeably over the year. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:02 AM and Maghrib at 6:54 PM, for a day of 12 h 27 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:19 AM and Maghrib to 6:31 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 48 min. That is a difference of 0 h 38 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:46 PM |
Special Region of Aceh is located 1,828 km north-west of Jakarta, so Dhuhr in Special Region of Aceh is called about 46 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 Special Region of Aceh.
Qibla direction in Special Region of Aceh
From Special Region of Aceh you face towards the west, at an angle of 292.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,221 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Special Region of Aceh and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Special Region of Aceh
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Special Region of Aceh is around 5:26 AM and iftar at 6:50 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:21 AM and iftar to 6:51 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Special Region of Aceh
Special Region of Aceh is one of the regions of Indonesia. Its main city, Banda Aceh, is at 5.5417° N, 95.3333° E. The region has 12 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Special Region of Aceh
- Local name
- Aceh
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Indonesia
- Coordinates
- 5.54167, 95.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Kemenag, Indonesia
- Qibla direction
- 292.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,221 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Special Region of Aceh
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Special Region of Aceh comes about 61 minutes later around the june solstice (5:08 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Special Region of Aceh, 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 Special Region of Aceh
- Prayer times in Banda Aceh267,962
- Lhokseumawe200,876
- Salah times Langsa184,016
- Subulussalam105,553
- Prayer times in Meulaboh64,646
- Bireun47,670
- Salah times Singkil46,800
- Sabang43,527
- Prayer times in Reuleuet40,393
- Blangpidie24,085
- Salah times Sigli17,504
- Sinabang15,000
Prayer times near Special Region of Aceh
- North Sumatra429 km · south-east
- Riau879 km · south-east
- West Sumatra912 km · south-east
- Riau Islands1,136 km · south-east
- Jambi1,215 km · south-east
- Bengkulu1,293 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Special Region of Aceh
Which calculation method is used for Special Region of Aceh?
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 is the Qibla direction in Special Region of Aceh?
The Qibla in Special Region of Aceh is 292.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,221 km away.
How long is the fast in Special Region of Aceh during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Special Region of Aceh differ from Jakarta?
Yes. Special Region of Aceh is 1,828 km from Jakarta, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Special Region of Aceh is called roughly 46 minutes later than in Jakarta.
What time is Fajr in Special Region of Aceh?
Fajr in Special Region of Aceh depends on the season: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.