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Prayer times in Gerik
Looking for the prayer times in Gerik? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Gerik, Perak. Every figure is computed for 5.4167° N, 101.1333° E, so the times reflect Gerik itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Gerik
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gerik
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gerik
Prayer times in Gerik change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:39 AM and Maghrib at 7:30 PM, for a day of 12 h 26 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:55 AM and Maghrib to 7:08 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 49 min. The difference 0 h 38 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:04 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:48 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:23 PM |
Compared with Kuala Lumpur, Dhuhr in Gerik is called about 2 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes later than in the capital. Gerik is 260 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gerik
Qibla direction for Gerik: 291.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,822 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Gerik remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Gerik during Ramadan
Fasting in Gerik, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:27 PM and imsak at 6:02 AM on the first day, 13 h 15 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:28 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.
Where Gerik is located
The coordinates of Gerik are 5.4167° N and 101.1333° E. The closest places on our site are Pulai (37 km), Kampung Kupang (40 km), and Selama (53 km). George Town, the nearest administrative centre, is 88 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Perak.
- Name
- Gerik
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Perak, Malaysia
- Population
- 30,868
- Coordinates
- 5.41667, 101.13333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,822 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gerik
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gerik is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:23 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:44 PM for the majority, 5:45 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 keep your prayers on time in Gerik and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Gerik
- Pulai37 km · north-west
- Kampung Kupang40 km · north-west
- Selama53 km · south-west
- Kuala Ketil57 km · west
- Batu Kurau62 km · south-west
- Teloi Kanan62 km · north-west
- Sik63 km · north-west
- Kulim64 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gerik
What is the Qibla direction in Gerik?
The Qibla in Gerik is 291.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,822 km away.
When is Fajr in Gerik?
Fajr in Gerik depends on the season: about 5:39 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gerik?
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.
How long is the fast in Gerik during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gerik differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Gerik is 260 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Gerik comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.