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Prayer times in Gurun
This page shows today’s salah times in Gurun, Kedah, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the JAKIM, Malaysia method, which is the usual reference in Malaysia.
Adhan times in Gurun today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gurun
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gurun by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gurun on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:25 PM and 8:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:11 PM and 1:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gurun and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:06 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:25 PM |
Compared with Kuala Lumpur, Dhuhr in Gurun comes about 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes later than in the capital. Gurun is 327 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Gurun
From Gurun you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,738 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gurun and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Gurun
Fasting in Gurun, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:29 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 13 h 14 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:30 PM for a fast of 13 h 20 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malaysia.
Gurun on the map
The coordinates of Gurun are 5.8172° N and 100.4738° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bedong (11 km), Yan Besar (11 km), and Sungai Lalang (14 km). Alor Star, the nearest administrative centre, is 36 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Kedah.
- Name
- Gurun
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kedah, Malaysia
- Population
- 15,964
- Coordinates
- 5.81717, 100.47381
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,738 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gurun
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gurun comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:48 PM instead of 4:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gurun and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Gurun
- Bedong11 km · south
- Yan Besar11 km · west
- Sungai Lalang14 km · south
- Sungai Petani19 km · south
- Pendang20 km · north
- Teloi Kanan23 km · south-east
- Tokai25 km · north
- Kota Kuala Muda28 km · south-west
Prayer times in Gurun: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Gurun?
We use the JAKIM, Malaysia 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 Gurun?
The Qibla in Gurun is 291.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,738 km away.
How long is the fast in Gurun during Ramadan?
About 13 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gurun differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Gurun is 327 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Gurun is called about 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
What time is Fajr in Gurun?
Fajr in Gurun depends on the season: about 5:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.