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Prayer times in Penang
Prayer times in Penang (Malaysia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Penang has 24 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Penang today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Prayer calendar for Penang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Penang change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Penang on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:42 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:26 PM and 8:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:11 PM and 1:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Penang 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 | 5:42 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:48 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:11 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:26 PM |
Penang lies 294 km north-west of Kuala Lumpur, so Dhuhr in Penang comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Penang.
Qibla direction in Penang
Qibla direction for Penang: 291.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,740 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Penang remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Penang
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Penang is around 6:06 AM and iftar at 7:30 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:01 AM and iftar to 7:31 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Penang on the map
Penang is one of the regions of Malaysia. Its main city, George Town, is at 5.4112° N, 100.3354° E. The region has 24 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Penang
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malaysia
- Coordinates
- 5.41123, 100.33543
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,740 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Penang
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Penang is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:48 PM for the majority, 5:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Penang and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Penang
- Prayer times in Paya Terubong226,712
- Bukit Mertajam212,329
- Salah times George Town158,336
- Kampung Sungai Glugur145,600
- Prayer times in Kampung Sungai Ara140,849
- Tasek Gelugor135,786
- Salah times Bayan Lepas130,455
- Butterworth107,591
- Prayer times in Val Dor88,600
- Perai65,301
- Salah times Jelutong63,507
- Bukit Tengah54,416
- Prayer times in Nibong Tebal40,072
- Jawi36,601
- Salah times Sungai Dua28,100
- Kubang Semang27,194
- Prayer times in Permatang Kuching27,191
- Balik Pulau23,559
- Salah times Bukit Tambun22,900
- Batu Feringgi20,000
- Prayer times in Sungai Jawi19,586
- Kampung Teluk Air Tawar19,371
- Salah times Bukit Gemuroh17,379
- Kepala Batas17,131
Nearby cities to Penang
Prayer times in Penang: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Penang?
Fajr in Penang depends on the season: about 5:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Penang?
The Qibla in Penang is 291.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,740 km away.
Do prayer times in Penang differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Penang is 294 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Penang comes about 5 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
Which calculation method is used for Penang?
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 Maghrib in Penang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:11 PM on 21 December and 7:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.