City · Surat Thani Province
Prayer times in Ko Samui
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ko Samui, Surat Thani Province, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Thailand.
Namaz times in Ko Samui today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ko Samui
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ko Samui change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ko Samui on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:44 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ko Samui and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
Ko Samui lies 473 km south of Bangkok, so Dhuhr in Ko Samui comes about 2 minutes later than in Bangkok. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ko Samui.
Qibla direction in Ko Samui
Qibla direction for Ko Samui: 289.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,538 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ko Samui remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ko Samui
Ramadan in Ko Samui: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:28 PM, about 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ko Samui on the map
The coordinates of Ko Samui are 9.5357° N and 99.9357° E. The nearest cities on our site are Surat Thani (79 km), Tha Kham (91 km), and Ban Na San (103 km). Surat Thani, the nearest administrative centre, is 79 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Surat Thani Province.
- Name
- Ko Samui
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Surat Thani Province, Thailand
- Population
- 50,000
- Coordinates
- 9.53567, 99.93567
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,538 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ko Samui
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ko Samui comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:28 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ko Samui and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ko Samui
- Surat Thani79 km · south-west
- Tha Kham91 km · south-west
- Ban Na San103 km · south-west
- Lang Suan104 km · north-west
- Nakhon Si Thammarat123 km · south
- Pak Phanang135 km · south
- Chumphon135 km · north-west
- Ranong150 km · west
Prayer times in Ko Samui: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Ko Samui?
Fajr in Ko Samui depends on the season: about 4:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ko Samui differ from Bangkok?
Yes. Ko Samui is 473 km from Bangkok, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ko Samui is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Bangkok.
How long is the fast in Ko Samui during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ko Samui?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Ko Samui?
The Qibla in Ko Samui is 289.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,538 km away.