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Prayer times in Simpang Empat
This page shows today’s prayer times in Simpang Empat, Perak, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the JAKIM, Malaysia method, which is the usual reference in Malaysia.
Today’s prayer times in Simpang Empat
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Simpang Empat
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Simpang Empat
Prayer times in Simpang Empat change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:42 AM and Maghrib at 7:31 PM, for a day of 12 h 25 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:56 AM and Maghrib to 7:10 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 50 min. That is a difference of 0 h 34 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:05 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:25 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:20 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:25 PM |
Compared with Kuala Lumpur, Dhuhr in Simpang Empat comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Simpang Empat is 233 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Simpang Empat
The Qibla in Simpang Empat is at 291.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,790 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 291.8°.
Fasting hours in Simpang Empat during Ramadan
For those fasting in Simpang Empat, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:30 PM and imsak at 6:04 AM on the first day, 13 h 16 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malaysia.
Where Simpang Empat is located
Simpang Empat lies at 4.9500° N, 100.6333° E, in Perak, in Malaysia. The nearest administrative centre is George Town, 61 km away. Nearby places include Bagan Serai (12 km), Taiping (16 km), and Batu Kurau (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Simpang Empat
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Perak, Malaysia
- Population
- 58,004
- Coordinates
- 4.95000, 100.63333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,790 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Simpang Empat
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Simpang Empat takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 4:46 PM for the majority, 5:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Simpang Empat (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Simpang Empat
- Bagan Serai12 km · north-west
- Taiping16 km · south-east
- Batu Kurau19 km · east
- Kuala Kurau24 km · west
- Parit Buntar25 km · north-west
- Bandar Baharu26 km · north-west
- Nibong Tebal30 km · north-west
- Selama31 km · north
Prayer times in Simpang Empat: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Simpang Empat?
The Qibla in Simpang Empat is 291.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,790 km away.
When is Fajr in Simpang Empat?
Fajr in Simpang Empat depends on the season: about 5:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Simpang Empat differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Simpang Empat is 233 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Simpang Empat comes about 4 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur.
How long is the fast in Simpang Empat during Ramadan?
About 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Simpang Empat?
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.