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Prayer times in Sarikei
Looking for the adhan times in Sarikei? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Sarikei, Sarawak. Every figure is computed for 2.1167° N, 111.5167° E, so the times reflect Sarikei itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Sarikei today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Sarikei prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sarikei change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sarikei on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 15 min, against only 12 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:47 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sarikei and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:47 PM |
Sarikei does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Sarikei comes about 39 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,098 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Sarikei
Qibla direction for Sarikei: 291.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,028 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sarikei is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sarikei
Ramadan in Sarikei: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:49 PM, about 13 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, longer by less than a minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Sarikei
The coordinates of Sarikei are 2.1167° N and 111.5167° E. The nearest cities on our site are Maradong (12 km), Pakan (32 km), and Sibu (39 km). Kuching, the nearest administrative centre, is 146 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Sarawak.
- Name
- Sarikei
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sarawak, Malaysia
- Population
- 44,039
- Coordinates
- 2.11667, 111.51667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,028 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sarikei
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sarikei takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Sarikei in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sarikei
How long is the fast in Sarikei during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sarikei?
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.
Do prayer times in Sarikei differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Sarikei is 1,098 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Sarikei is called about 39 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
What is the Qibla direction in Sarikei?
The Qibla in Sarikei is 291.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,028 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sarikei?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:32 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.