Prayer Times in Indonesia Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 10 cities in Indonesia, using the Singapore / Southeast Asia method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh Indonesia | 5:06 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
| Bandung Indonesia | 4:04 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:56 PM |
| Jakarta Indonesia | 4:08 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Makassar Indonesia | 4:19 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:06 PM |
| Medan Indonesia | 4:51 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
| Palembang Indonesia | 4:20 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Pekanbaru Indonesia | 4:37 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:12 PM |
| Semarang Indonesia | 3:52 AM | 5:12 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:36 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:44 PM |
| Surabaya Indonesia | 3:43 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:14 AM | 2:27 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:35 PM |
| Yogyakarta Indonesia | 3:52 AM | 5:12 AM | 11:24 AM | 2:36 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:46 PM |
How prayer times vary across Indonesia
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Surabaya (3:43 AM) and latest in Banda Aceh (5:06 AM), a spread of 83 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 5:24 PM in Surabaya to 6:21 PM in Banda Aceh. Part of the difference comes from Indonesia spanning 2 time zones; the rest from each city's position.
Calculation method used in Indonesia
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs uses a 20° Fajr angle and 18° Isha angle, which matches the Singapore/Southeast Asia convention used here, and the Shafi school is the majority practice.
- Method: Singapore / Southeast Asia, with Fajr at 20° and Isha at 18°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zones
- Western Indonesia Time (UTC+7 today): Banda Aceh, Bandung, Jakarta, Medan, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Semarang, Surabaya, Yogyakarta
- Central Indonesia Time (UTC+8 today): Makassar
First day of Ramadan 2027 in Indonesia
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banda Aceh | 5:36 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 15m |
| Bandung | 4:32 AM | 6:15 PM | 13h 43m |
| Jakarta | 4:36 AM | 6:17 PM | 13h 41m |
| Makassar | 4:47 AM | 6:26 PM | 13h 39m |
| Medan | 5:21 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 19m |
| Palembang | 4:49 AM | 6:22 PM | 13h 33m |
| Pekanbaru | 5:06 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 26m |
| Semarang | 4:21 AM | 6:04 PM | 13h 43m |
| Surabaya | 4:11 AM | 5:55 PM | 13h 44m |
| Yogyakarta | 4:20 AM | 6:05 PM | 13h 45m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in Indonesia?
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs uses a 20° Fajr angle and 18° Isha angle, which matches the Singapore/Southeast Asia convention used here, and the Shafi school is the majority practice. This page and every city page use the Singapore / Southeast Asia method (Fajr 20°, Isha 18°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across Indonesia?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Surabaya and latest in Banda Aceh by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 5:24 PM in Surabaya to 6:21 PM in Banda Aceh. Indonesia also spans 2 time zones.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Indonesia?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.