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Prayer times in Sibu
This page shows today’s salah times in Sibu, Sarawak, calculated 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 use the JAKIM, Malaysia method, which is commonly used in Malaysia.
Adhan times in Sibu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the JAKIM, Malaysia method.
Prayer calendar for Sibu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sibu change through the year
Prayer times in Sibu change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:02 AM and Maghrib at 6:42 PM, for a day of 12 h 15 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:07 AM and Maghrib to 6:30 PM, and the day lasts only 12 h. The difference 0 h 16 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM |
Sibu does not use the same time zone as the capital Kuala Lumpur: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Sibu comes about 41 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,129 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Sibu
Qibla direction for Sibu: 291.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,051 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sibu remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Sibu during Ramadan
Fasting in Sibu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:48 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 13 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:46 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.
Where Sibu is located
Sibu lies at 2.3000° N, 111.8167° E, in Sarawak, in Malaysia. The nearest administrative centre is Kuching, 185 km away. Close by you will find Sibu Jaya (18 km), Maradong (33 km), and Julau (33 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sibu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sarawak, Malaysia
- Population
- 198,239
- Coordinates
- 2.30000, 111.81667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- JAKIM, Malaysia
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,051 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sibu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sibu comes about 58 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:59 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times 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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Prayer times in Sibu: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Sibu during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sibu?
The Qibla in Sibu is 291.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,051 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sibu?
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 Sibu differ from Kuala Lumpur?
Yes. Sibu is 1,129 km from Kuala Lumpur, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Sibu comes roughly 41 minutes earlier than in Kuala Lumpur.
When is Fajr in Sibu?
Fajr in Sibu depends on the season: about 5:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.