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Prayer times in Beaufort
This page shows today’s prayer times in Beaufort, Sabah, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the JAKIM, Malaysia method, which is commonly used in Malaysia.
Adhan times in Beaufort today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Beaufort prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Beaufort change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Beaufort on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 7:48 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Beaufort and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
Beaufort does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Beaufort comes about 56 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,578 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Beaufort
The Qibla in Beaufort is at 290.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,335 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.8°.
Fasting hours in Beaufort during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Beaufort is at about 5:04 AM and iftar at 6:29 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:59 AM and iftar to 6:29 PM, for a fast of 13 h 20 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Beaufort is located
The coordinates of Beaufort are 5.3473° N and 115.7455° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kuala Penyu (30 km), Sipitang (37 km), and Keningau (46 km). Labuan, the nearest administrative centre, is 56 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Sabah.
- Name
- Beaufort
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sabah, Malaysia
- Population
- 15,855
- Coordinates
- 5.34730, 115.74550
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 290.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,335 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Beaufort
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Beaufort comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Beaufort (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Beaufort
- Kuala Penyu30 km · north-west
- Sipitang37 km · south-west
- Keningau46 km · east
- Papar48 km · north-east
- Bandar Labuan55 km · west
- Labuan56 km · west
- Kinarut63 km · north-east
- Lawas66 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Beaufort
When is Fajr in Beaufort?
Fajr in Beaufort depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 4:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Beaufort during Ramadan?
About 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 Beaufort differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Beaufort is 1,578 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Beaufort is called roughly 56 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
Which calculation method is used for Beaufort?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Beaufort?
The Qibla in Beaufort is 290.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,335 km away.