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Prayer times in Kedah
Prayer times in Kedah (Malaysia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kedah has 29 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Kedah today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Prayer calendar for Kedah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kedah change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kedah move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:41 AM on 21 June and 6:00 AM on 21 December, a shift of 19 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 7:09 PM and 7:35 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 29 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 46 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:06 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
Compared with Kuala Lumpur, Dhuhr in Kedah is called about 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Kedah is 362 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kedah and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Kedah: 291.2° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,714 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kedah remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Kedah during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kedah: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:30 PM, about 13 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, longer by 7 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kedah is located
Kedah is one of the regions of Malaysia. Its main city, Alor Star, lies at 6.1210° N, 100.3601° E. The region has 29 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kedah
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malaysia
- Coordinates
- 6.12104, 100.36014
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,714 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kedah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kedah comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:49 PM instead of 4:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kedah (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Kedah
- Prayer times in Kota Kuala Muda544,984
- Sungai Petani544,851
- Salah times Alor Star417,800
- Kulim170,889
- Prayer times in Pendang94,033
- Yan Besar67,653
- Salah times Jitra63,489
- Sidam60,983
- Prayer times in Padang Serai50,757
- Bedong47,585
- Salah times Bandar Baharu44,412
- Kampung Alor Mengkudu38,193
- Prayer times in Sungai Lalang34,947
- Sik32,565
- Salah times Kuah30,212
- Tokai30,000
- Prayer times in Pokok Sena19,677
- Kuala Kedah19,231
- Salah times Kuala Ketil19,209
- Pulai19,093
- Prayer times in Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka18,898
- Changlun18,872
- Salah times Kampung Kupang18,844
- Lunas18,236
- Prayer times in Teloi Kanan17,972
- Anak Bukit16,525
- Salah times Padang Besar16,235
- Gurun15,964
- Prayer times in Pantai Cenang15,000
Nearby cities to Kedah
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kedah
What time is Fajr in Kedah?
Fajr in Kedah depends on the season: about 5:41 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kedah differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Kedah is 362 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kedah comes about 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
How long is the fast in Kedah during Ramadan?
About 13 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kedah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:09 PM on 21 December and 7:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kedah?
The Qibla in Kedah is 291.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,714 km away.