City · Sabah
Prayer times in Semporna
Residents of and visitors to Semporna can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Semporna is a city in Malaysia, in Sabah, with about 62,641 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Semporna
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Semporna
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Semporna change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Semporna on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:31 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, compared with only 11 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 7:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Semporna and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:14 PM |
Semporna does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Semporna comes about 68 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,884 km that separate them.
Qibla in Semporna and distance to Makkah
From Semporna you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,666 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Semporna 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 Semporna
For those fasting in Semporna, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 4:52 AM on the first day, 13 h 17 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 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 Semporna
Semporna is located at 4.4818° N, 118.6112° E, in Sabah, in Malaysia. The nearest administrative centre is Kota Kinabalu, 326 km away. Close by you will find Lahad Datu (68 km), Tawau (84 km), and Sandakan (161 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Semporna
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sabah, Malaysia
- Population
- 62,641
- Coordinates
- 4.48178, 118.61119
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,666 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Semporna
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Semporna comes roughly 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:34 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Semporna (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Semporna
- Lahad Datu68 km · north-west
- Tawau84 km · west
- Sandakan161 km · north
- Bandar Nabawan250 km · west
- Ranau271 km · north-west
- Tambunan281 km · north-west
- Keningau288 km · west
- Donggongon320 km · north-west
Prayer times in Semporna: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Semporna?
Fajr in Semporna depends on the season: about 4:31 AM on 21 June and about 4:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Semporna?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Semporna differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Semporna is 1,884 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Semporna comes about 68 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
What is the Qibla direction in Semporna?
The Qibla in Semporna is 291.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,666 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Semporna?
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.