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Prayer times in Sidam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sidam, Kedah, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the JAKIM, Malaysia method, which is commonly used in Malaysia.
Adhan times in Sidam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Sidam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sidam change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Sidam move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 5:41 AM on 21 June and 5:58 AM on 21 December, a difference of 17 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 7:10 PM and 7:33 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 27 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 48 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:05 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:25 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:25 PM |
Sidam is located 294 km north-west of Kuala Lumpur, so Dhuhr in Sidam is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sidam.
Finding the Qibla from Sidam
The Qibla in Sidam is at 291.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,759 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sidam
Ramadan in Sidam: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:29 PM, roughly 13 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, longer by 6 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Sidam is located
Sidam is located at 5.5333° N, 100.5667° E, in Kedah, in Malaysia. The nearest administrative centre is George Town, 29 km away. Close by you will find Padang Serai (3 km), Tasek Gelugor (10 km), and Kuala Ketil (12 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sidam
- Local name
- Kampong Sidam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kedah, Malaysia
- Population
- 60,983
- Coordinates
- 5.53333, 100.56667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,759 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sidam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sidam is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:25 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, 5:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Sidam in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Sidam
- Padang Serai3 km · south-west
- Tasek Gelugor10 km · south-west
- Kuala Ketil12 km · north-east
- Lunas12 km · south
- Sungai Petani15 km · north-west
- Kepala Batas16 km · west
- Sungai Dua18 km · south-west
- Kulim19 km · south
Prayer times in Sidam: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Sidam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:10 PM on 21 December and 7:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sidam?
The Qibla in Sidam is 291.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,759 km away.
What time is Fajr in Sidam?
Fajr in Sidam changes with the seasons: about 5:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sidam?
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 Sidam differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Sidam is 294 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sidam is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.