City · Sarawak
Prayer times in Bau
Muslims living in Bau can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Bau is a city in Malaysia, in Sarawak, with about 52,643 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Bau today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bau
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Bau change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:11 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 12 min, compared with only 12 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:53 PM and 8:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bau and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:53 PM |
Bau does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Bau is called about 34 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, but the real solar difference depends on the 960 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Bau
The Qibla in Bau is at 292.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,916 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.2°.
Fasting hours in Bau during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bau, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:55 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:53 PM for a fast of 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Malaysia.
About Bau
Bau is located at 1.4167° N, 110.1500° E, in Sarawak, in Malaysia. The nearest administrative centre is Kuching, 25 km away. Nearby places include Kuching (25 km), Siburan (28 km), and Lundu (44 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bau
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sarawak, Malaysia
- Population
- 52,643
- Coordinates
- 1.41667, 110.15000
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 292.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,916 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bau
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bau is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 57 minutes around 21 June: 4:07 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Bau, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Bau
Prayer times in Bau: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Bau?
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 Bau?
The Qibla in Bau is 292.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,916 km away.
What time is Fajr in Bau?
Fajr in Bau changes with the seasons: about 5:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bau differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Bau is 960 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bau comes roughly 34 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
When is Maghrib in Bau?
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.