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Prayer times in Padang Besar
Muslims living in Padang Besar can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Padang Besar is a city in Malaysia, in Kedah, with about 16,235 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Padang Besar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Prayer calendar for Padang Besar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Padang Besar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Padang Besar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, compared with only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:24 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:11 PM and 1:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Padang Besar 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 | 4:38 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:35 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
Compared with Kuala Lumpur, Dhuhr in Padang Besar is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Padang Besar is 392 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Padang Besar and distance to Makkah
From Padang Besar you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,697 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Padang Besar 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.
Fasting hours in Padang Besar during Ramadan
Ramadan in Padang Besar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:30 PM, roughly 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Padang Besar on the map
The coordinates of Padang Besar are 6.3833° N and 100.3000° E. The closest places on our site are Kampung Hutan Arau (6 km), Kangar (13 km), and Changlun (16 km). Kangar, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Kedah.
- Name
- Padang Besar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kedah, Malaysia
- Population
- 16,235
- Coordinates
- 6.38333, 100.30000
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,697 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Padang Besar
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Padang Besar comes about 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:49 PM instead of 4:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Padang Besar and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Padang Besar
- Kampung Hutan Arau6 km · north
- Kangar13 km · north-west
- Changlun16 km · east
- Jitra19 km · south-east
- Anak Bukit24 km · south
- Alor Star30 km · south
- Kuala Kedah32 km · south
- Pokok Sena34 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Padang Besar
When is Fajr in Padang Besar?
Fajr in Padang Besar changes with the seasons: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Padang Besar?
The Qibla in Padang Besar is 291.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,697 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Padang Besar?
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.
Do prayer times in Padang Besar differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Padang Besar is 392 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Padang Besar comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
How long is the fast in Padang Besar 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.