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Prayer times in Bintulu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bintulu, Sarawak, worked out 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 Bintulu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Bintulu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bintulu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bintulu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:56 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 18 min, compared with only 11 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bintulu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:39 PM |
Bintulu does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Bintulu comes about 45 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,260 km that separate them.
Qibla in Bintulu and distance to Makkah
From Bintulu you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,142 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bintulu 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.
Fasting hours in Bintulu 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 Bintulu is at about 5:12 AM and iftar at 6:42 PM, for a fast of 13 h 20 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:09 AM and iftar to 6:41 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Bintulu
The coordinates of Bintulu are 3.1667° N and 113.0333° E. The closest places on our site are Sebauh (26 km), Tatau (38 km), and Belaga (98 km). Labuan, the nearest administrative centre, is 340 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Sarawak.
- Name
- Bintulu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sarawak, Malaysia
- Population
- 151,617
- Coordinates
- 3.16667, 113.03333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,142 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bintulu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bintulu comes about 59 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Bintulu in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Bintulu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bintulu
What is the Qibla direction in Bintulu?
The Qibla in Bintulu is 291.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,142 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bintulu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:24 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Bintulu?
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 Fajr in Bintulu?
Fajr in Bintulu changes with the seasons: about 4:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Bintulu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.