Regional capital · Perak
Prayer times in Ipoh
Muslims living in Ipoh can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ipoh is a regional capital in Malaysia, in Perak, with about 759,952 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ipoh
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Prayer calendar for Ipoh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ipoh change through the year
Prayer times in Ipoh vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:41 AM and Maghrib at 7:29 PM, for a day of 12 h 23 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:54 AM and Maghrib to 7:09 PM, and the day is just 11 h 52 min. The difference 0 h 32 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 | 4:32 PM | 7:27 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:48 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:54 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:24 PM |
Ipoh lies 174 km north-west of Kuala Lumpur, so Dhuhr in Ipoh is called about 2 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 is not accurate in Ipoh.
Qibla direction in Ipoh
In Ipoh you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,851 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ipoh 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ipoh
For those fasting in Ipoh, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:28 PM and imsak at 6:02 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:28 PM for a fast of 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malaysia.
Where Ipoh is located
The coordinates of Ipoh are 4.5841° N and 101.0829° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kampung Manjoi (4 km), Lahat (7 km), and Bercham (9 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Perak.
- Name
- Ipoh
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Perak, Malaysia
- Population
- 759,952
- Coordinates
- 4.58410, 101.08290
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,851 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ipoh
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ipoh is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:23 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 4:44 PM for the majority, 5:44 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Ipoh
- Kampung Manjoi4 km · north
- Lahat7 km · south-west
- Bercham9 km · north-east
- Batu Gajah14 km · south
- Chemor16 km · north
- Parit22 km · south-west
- Sungai Siput24 km · south-east
- Kuala Kangsar26 km · north-west
Prayer times in Ipoh: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Ipoh?
The Qibla in Ipoh is 291.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,851 km away.
Do prayer times in Ipoh differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Ipoh is 174 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ipoh comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
How long is the fast in Ipoh during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ipoh?
Fajr in Ipoh changes with the seasons: about 5:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ipoh?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:09 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.