Regional capital · Sarawak
Prayer times in Kuching
Muslims living in Kuching can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kuching is a regional capital in Malaysia, in Sarawak, with about 402,738 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Kuching today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Prayer calendar for Kuching
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kuching change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kuching on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, compared with 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 Kuching and may differ by a minute 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 |
Kuching does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Kuching is called roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 977 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Kuching and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kuching is at 292.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,930 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kuching
Fasting in Kuching, 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 6:52 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.
About Kuching
The coordinates of Kuching are 1.5500° N and 110.3333° E. The closest places on our site are Siburan (22 km), Bau (25 km), and Simunjan (50 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Sarawak.
- Name
- Kuching
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sarawak, Malaysia
- Population
- 402,738
- Coordinates
- 1.55000, 110.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 292.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,930 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kuching
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kuching comes roughly 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:04 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 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 Kuching (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kuching
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kuching
What is the Qibla direction in Kuching?
The Qibla in Kuching is 292.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,930 km away.
Do prayer times in Kuching differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Kuching is 977 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kuching is called roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
When is Maghrib in Kuching?
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.
When is Fajr in Kuching?
Fajr in Kuching changes with the seasons: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Kuching?
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.