Region · Malaysia
Prayer times in Sarawak
Salah times in Sarawak (Malaysia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sarawak has 33 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Sarawak today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Sarawak prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sarawak change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sarawak on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, against only 12 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:52 PM and 8:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sarawak and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:52 PM |
Sarawak is in a different time zone from the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Sarawak comes roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, but the real solar difference depends on the 977 km that separate them.
Qibla in Sarawak and distance to Makkah
In Sarawak you face towards the west, at an angle of 292.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,930 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sarawak and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Sarawak
Fasting in Sarawak, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:55 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 23 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:52 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malaysia.
Sarawak on the map
Sarawak is one of the regions of Malaysia. Its main city, Kuching, lies at 1.5500° N, 110.3333° E. The region has 33 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Sarawak
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Malaysia
- Coordinates
- 1.55000, 110.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 292.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,930 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sarawak
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sarawak comes roughly 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:04 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Sarawak (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Salah times across Sarawak
- Prayer times in Kuching402,738
- Miri300,543
- Salah times Sibu198,239
- Bintulu151,617
- Prayer times in Marudi90,100
- Serian58,059
- Salah times Bau52,643
- Niah48,875
- Prayer times in Sri Aman47,313
- Sarikei44,039
- Salah times Limbang38,093
- Betong36,303
- Prayer times in Sibu Jaya35,000
- Mukah33,478
- Salah times Kapit33,014
- Tatau31,920
- Prayer times in Sebauh29,606
- Beluru28,695
- Salah times Siburan27,286
- Lundu26,372
- Prayer times in Lawas26,002
- Tebedu25,232
- Salah times Kanowit24,700
- Simunjan23,011
- Prayer times in Belaga22,502
- Dalat21,147
- Salah times Maradong20,299
- Selangau19,844
- Prayer times in Daro19,477
- Saratok19,009
- Pakan15,462
- Julau15,333
- Engkilili15,031
Nearby cities to Sarawak
- Federal Territory of Labuan685 km · north-east
- Johor731 km · west
- Sabah805 km · north-east
- Pahang818 km · west
- Terengganu902 km · north-west
- Melaka902 km · west
Prayer times in Sarawak: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Sarawak?
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 Sarawak?
The Qibla in Sarawak is 292.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,930 km away.
Do prayer times in Sarawak differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Sarawak is 977 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Sarawak comes roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
What time is Fajr in Sarawak?
Fajr in Sarawak depends on the season: about 5:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sarawak?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:38 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.