FAQ — Malaysian Prayer Times
Quick answers on prayer times, JAKIM zones, prayer names, and how to read timetables — for featured snippets and fast reference.
Today's prayer times
- What time is Fajr today in Kuala Lumpur?
- Fajr in Kuala Lumpur today (Monday, 22-Jun-2026) is at 05:52. Imsak is 05:42.
- What time is Maghrib today in Kuala Lumpur?
- Maghrib today is at 19:27. This is also the breaking time during Ramadan.
- Where does this prayer time data come from?
- All schedules use official JAKIM e-Solat data for 59 prayer zones across Malaysia. Verify at e-solat.gov.my if needed.
- How many JAKIM prayer zones are there?
- Malaysia has 59 JAKIM prayer zones covering 219 districts and cities. Each zone may have slightly different times.
- What is the difference between Imsak and Fajr?
- Imsak (05:42) marks the end of sahur eating during Ramadan. Fajr (05:52) is when the dawn prayer begins.
- Are prayer times different in Sabah and Sarawak?
- Yes. East Malaysia zones often differ from the Peninsula because of longitude and local JAKIM zone boundaries.
JAKIM zones & Malaysia
- Malaysia has 59 prayer time zones
- JAKIM divides Malaysia into 59 zones by longitude and district coverage. Each zone may cover several cities — e.g. WLY01 for KL and Putrajaya. Read more →
- 219 districts and cities covered
- JAKIM timetables cover 219 locations across the peninsula, Sabah, and Sarawak. Nearby towns may share the same zone. Read more →
- Imsak is usually 10 minutes before Fajr
- In Malaysia, JAKIM sets imsak as a precautionary margin before dawn. It matters for sahur and fasting preparation. Read more →
- Google Search does not match JAKIM
- Google or generic apps may use different calculation methods. For Malaysia, use JAKIM e-Solat or official zone timetables. Read more →
- Prayer times shift 1–2 minutes daily
- Earth's orbit shifts sunrise, dhuhr, asr, and maghrib slightly each day. JAKIM publishes updated yearly timetables. Read more →
- Sabah & Sarawak have separate zones
- East Malaysia has 18 zones (9 Sabah + 9 Sarawak). KK or Kuching times cannot use KL schedules. Read more →
- Dhuha is after sunrise
- Dhuha time (often ~20 min after sunrise) is listed by JAKIM after syuruk. It differs from Fajr which ends at sunrise. Read more →
- Asr follows shadow length
- JAKIM sets Asr per Shafi'i method — when an object's shadow equals its length (plus original). It varies slightly by season. Read more →
- Thousands of mosques in Malaysia
- Malaysia has state mosques, city mosques, village mosques, and suraus. KL alone has hundreds — all follow local JAKIM zones. Read more →
- e-Solat.gov.my is the official source
- The JAKIM e-Solat portal is maintained by Malaysia's Islamic authority. This site republishes official timetables with attribution — verify on e-Solat if needed. Read more →
- Labuan is zone WLY02
- Labuan federal territory uses its own zone WLY02, separate from KL's WLY01. Read more →
- Each zone has a JAKIM qibla bearing
- Daily JAKIM data includes qibla bearing per zone — e.g. WLY01 ~292° from north. Use a compass or GPS for direction. Read more →
Prayer names explained
- What is JAKIM?
- Department of Islamic Development Malaysia — Malaysia's official prayer time authority. Read more →
- What is JAKIM prayer zone?
- A geographic area sharing one prayer timetable — e.g. WLY01, SGR01. Read more →
- What is Voluntary prayer (sunnah)?
- Non-obligatory but encouraged prayers — e.g. Dhuha, Tarawih, Tahajjud. Read more →
- What is Friday prayer?
- Weekly congregational prayer with sermon — replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. Read more →
- What is Khutbah (sermon)?
- Official JAKIM sermons for Friday and Eid — full text at islam.gov.my. Read more →
- What is Prohibited prayer times?
- Times when voluntary prayer is discouraged — e.g. at sunrise. Read more →
- What is Moon sighting (rukyah)?
- Observing the crescent moon to determine the start of a Hijri month. Read more →
- What is Preferred times for dua?
- Times when supplication is especially encouraged — e.g. after adhan, at iftar. Read more →
Islamic calendar & hilal
- Islamic New Year (Maal Hijrah)
- Start of the Hijri year. Gregorian date announced by JAKIM after calendar confirmation. Read more →
- Ramadan
- Fasting month. Start determined by hilal sighting in Malaysia — check your zone imsakiyah. Read more →
Knowledge Hub
- What is prayer and why it matters
- Salah is a pillar of faith — five daily obligatory prayers that connect the worshipper with Allah. Read more →
- Conditions of prayer
- Conditions of salah are prerequisites that must exist before prayer is valid — such as being Muslim, mature, ritually pure, and aware of the time. Read more →
- Pillars of prayer
- Pillars of salah are obligatory acts and words within prayer — deliberately omitting one invalidates it. Read more →
- Validity requirements and recommended acts
- The difference between pillars, obligatory acts, sunnah, and mustahab — and what happens if something is missed. Read more →
- How to pray — brief overview
- Basic steps of obligatory prayer: intention, takbir, recitation, bowing, prostration, sitting, and salam — see i-Fiqh for full guidance. Read more →
- How prayer times are calculated in Malaysia
- JAKIM sets prayer times using zone coordinates, astronomical methods, and the Shafi'i school — 59 zones covering all of Malaysia. Read more →
- Qibla direction
- The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca — JAKIM provides qibla bearings for each prayer zone. Read more →
- Mosque etiquette
- Mosque etiquette: cleanliness, quietness, modest dress, respect for congregation, and local zone prayer times. Read more →
- Ramadan fasting basics
- Ramadan fasting from imsak/fajr until maghrib — times set by JAKIM for your zone. Read more →
- Zakat fitrah — brief overview
- Zakat fitrah is due before Eid prayer — rates and payment methods are set by JAKIM/state zakat bodies yearly. Read more →
- Hajj and umrah — brief overview
- Hajj is once-in-a-lifetime obligation for those able; umrah is recommended — official arrangements via Tabung Haji Malaysia. Read more →
- Islamic calendar and Hijrah
- The Hijri calendar is 354/355 days — 12 lunar months; key dates are set by hilal sighting in Malaysia. Read more →
- Hilal sighting in Malaysia
- Ramadan, Shawwal, and Muharram dates are set by crescent sighting — follow official JAKIM announcements. Read more →
- Travel prayer — qasar and jamak
- Travellers may shorten (qasar) and combine (jamak) prayers — distance and timing rules per Shafi'i i-Fiqh. Read more →
- Common prayer time mistakes
- Wrong zone, using Google without JAKIM check, mixing times from different states — avoid these mistakes. Read more →
Guides & how-tos
- Imsak vs Fajr
- Imsak is a few minutes before Fajr — the signal to stop eating for sahur; Fajr is when the dawn prayer begins. Read more →
- How many minutes is imsak before Fajr?
- Usually around 10 minutes before Fajr, per JAKIM's timetable for your zone. Read more →
- Can I eat after imsak?
- Not during Ramadan — imsak marks the end of eating time before Fajr. Read more →
- JAKIM prayer zones
- Malaysia uses JAKIM prayer zones — each zone (codes like WLY01, SGR01) covers districts that share the same timetable. Read more →
- How many prayer zones in Malaysia?
- JAKIM defines 59 zones — each covers districts that share the same timetable. Read more →
- How many locations does JAKIM cover?
- 219 districts and cities across the peninsula, Sabah, and Sarawak. Read more →
- Why do times differ between states?
- Latitude and longitude shift sunrise, dhuhr, and maghrib across the country. Read more →
- Ramadan breaking time
- Breaking fast time is Maghrib — at sunset, according to your JAKIM zone. Read more →
- Is breaking time the same as Maghrib?
- Yes — Maghrib begins at sunset, which is breaking time. Read more →
- Sabah and Sarawak
- Sabah and Sarawak have their own JAKIM zones — east Malaysia times differ from the peninsula. Read more →
- Is Sabah the same time as KL?
- No — use the correct Sabah/Sarawak zone, not a peninsula zone. Read more →
- Verify on JAKIM e-Solat
- The official JAKIM e-Solat portal (e-solat.gov.my) is the primary source to verify prayer times. Read more →
- Is data here official?
- Yes — sourced from JAKIM e-Solat timetables, refreshed regularly. Read more →
- Google vs JAKIM — which prayer time is correct?
- For Malaysia, official JAKIM (e-Solat) times are the correct reference — Google Search or generic apps may differ by minutes. Read more →
- Sunrise and Dhuha — when are they?
- Syuruk is sunrise (Fajr ends); Dhuha is the recommended forenoon prayer after the sun has risen — JAKIM lists Dhuha times. Read more →
- How to read a JAKIM prayer timetable
- JAKIM timetables list Imsak, Fajr, Syuruk, Dhuha, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for each day — pick your state, district, and zone code. Read more →
- What does a zone code like WLY01 mean?
- A JAKIM zone code covering districts that share the same prayer timetable. Read more →
- Why is there an Imsak column?
- Imsak marks the end of sahur during Ramadan — about 10 minutes before Fajr. Read more →
- Can I print the schedule?
- Yes — use your zone's monthly page or the print tool on this site. Read more →
- Why use JAKIM prayer times?
- JAKIM e-Solat is Malaysia's official prayer time source — 59 zones, Shafi'i school, and the reference for mosques and government agencies nationwide. Read more →
- Is JAKIM data valid for prayer?
- Yes — it is Malaysia's official government reference for prayer times. Read more →
- Which school of thought is used?
- JAKIM Malaysia uses the Shafi'i method for prayer time calculations. Read more →
- Asr prayer time in Malaysia
- JAKIM uses the Shafi'i method for Asr — when shadow length equals the object. Asr varies by zone and season. Read more →
- Hilal sighting in Malaysia
- Dates for 1 Ramadan, 1 Shawwal, and 1 Muharram are set via hilal sighting — JAKIM and state agencies announce the official decision. Read more →
- Why does Ramadan differ between countries?
- Each country confirms hilal by its own method and location — follow Malaysia's announcement if you are here. Read more →
- Can I fast before the announcement?
- Follow local practice and JAKIM's official decision — do not assume dates without confirmation. Read more →
- Where to check hilal results?
- JAKIM portal, official media, and your state religious department. Read more →
- JAKIM official prayers guide
- JAKIM publishes official supplications for daily worship and ceremonies — see islam.gov.my; we summarise context, not full reproduced text. Read more →
- Are JAKIM duas obligatory?
- They are recommended or ceremonial — context matters; official events follow JAKIM text. Read more →
- Special prayers guide
- Special prayers include eclipse, hajat, qunut (witr), and istisqa — timing and method differ from the five daily obligatory prayers. Read more →
- When is eclipse prayer?
- During the eclipse — follow mosque or agency announcements; not regular Maghrib time. Read more →
- When is qunut recited?
- In Witr after the last rak'ah's ruku' — Shafi'i practice in Malaysia. Read more →
- Prayer times while travelling
- When travelling or flying, use your destination zone or JAKIM's MyMuwaqqit guide — qasar/jamak follow fiqh rules. Read more →
- Malaysia time or destination country?
- In Malaysia follow JAKIM zones; abroad follow safar fiqh and local sources. Read more →
- Can I pray on a plane?
- Yes if time enters and qibla can be determined — see JAKIM MyMuwaqqit guidance. Read more →
- Prayer while sitting guide
- Sitting prayer (ma'dhur) is permitted when standing or bowing is not possible — Shafi'i method; see JAKIM i-Fiqh. Read more →
- Can I pray sitting in the mosque?
- Yes with valid excuse — avoid blocking standing rows when possible. Read more →
- Do times change?
- No — prayer times are the same; only the method of performance differs. Read more →