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Prayer times in Sitiawan
This page shows today’s salah times in Sitiawan, Perak, 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 the usual reference in Malaysia.
Adhan times in Sitiawan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sitiawan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sitiawan
Prayer times in Sitiawan change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:43 AM and Maghrib at 7:30 PM, giving a day of 12 h 22 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:55 AM and Maghrib to 7:11 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 53 min. That is a difference of 0 h 29 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 | 4:33 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:50 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:19 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:26 PM |
Compared with Kuala Lumpur, Dhuhr in Sitiawan comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Kuala Lumpur, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes later than in the capital. Sitiawan is 162 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sitiawan
Qibla direction for Sitiawan: 292.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,827 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Sitiawan is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Sitiawan during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sitiawan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:30 PM and imsak at 6:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:30 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.
About Sitiawan
The coordinates of Sitiawan are 4.2168° N and 100.6996° E. The nearest cities on our site are Seri Manjung (4 km), Lumut (8 km), and Pantai Remis (28 km). Ipoh, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Perak.
- Name
- Sitiawan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Perak, Malaysia
- Population
- 156,234
- Coordinates
- 4.21680, 100.69960
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 292.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,827 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sitiawan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sitiawan comes about 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:46 PM instead of 4:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:25 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 your mosque.
Nearby cities to Sitiawan
- Seri Manjung4 km · south-west
- Lumut8 km · west
- Pantai Remis28 km · north
- Parit38 km · north-east
- Teluk Anson42 km · south-east
- Hutan Melintang46 km · south-east
- Batu Gajah47 km · north-east
- Kampar51 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sitiawan
What is the Qibla direction in Sitiawan?
The Qibla in Sitiawan is 292.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,827 km away.
When is Fajr in Sitiawan?
Fajr in Sitiawan changes with the seasons: about 5:43 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 Sitiawan?
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 Sitiawan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:11 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sitiawan during Ramadan?
About 13 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.