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Prayer times in Jitra
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jitra, Kedah, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the JAKIM, Malaysia method, which is commonly used in Malaysia.
Adhan times in Jitra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Jitra prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jitra change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Jitra on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 29 min, compared with only 11 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:24 PM and 8:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:11 PM and 1:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jitra 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 | 4:37 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 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 Jitra comes about 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Jitra is 375 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Jitra
The Qibla in Jitra is at 291.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,714 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.1°.
Fasting hours in Jitra during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Jitra is at about 6:06 AM and iftar at 7:29 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:00 AM and iftar to 7:30 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Jitra
The coordinates of Jitra are 6.2681° N and 100.4217° E. The closest places on our site are Anak Bukit (11 km), Pokok Sena (15 km), and Alor Star (18 km). Alor Star, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Kedah.
- Name
- Jitra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kedah, Malaysia
- Population
- 63,489
- Coordinates
- 6.26812, 100.42167
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,714 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jitra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Jitra is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:47 PM for the majority, 5:49 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 at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Jitra and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Jitra
- Anak Bukit11 km · south-west
- Pokok Sena15 km · south-east
- Alor Star18 km · south-west
- Changlun19 km · north
- Padang Besar19 km · north-west
- Kampung Alor Mengkudu20 km · south
- Kuala Kedah23 km · south-west
- Kampung Hutan Arau24 km · north-west
Prayer times in Jitra: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Jitra?
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.
When is Fajr in Jitra?
Fajr in Jitra depends on the season: about 5:40 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 Jitra differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Jitra is 375 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Jitra is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
What is the Qibla direction in Jitra?
The Qibla in Jitra is 291.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,714 km away.
How long is the fast in Jitra 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.