Prayer times in Banda Aceh

Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia · Sunday, 8 November 2026 · 28 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH

Today in Banda Aceh

Next: Isha at 19:31

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha

Calculated with the Kemenag (Indonesia) method (Fajr 20°, Isha 18°). Change method

Asr (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali): 15:44 Asr (Hanafi): 16:40

Obligatory rak‘ahs: Fajr 2 Dhuhr 4 Asr 4 Maghrib 3 Isha 4 Sunnah prayers and how to pray

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Prayer times in Banda Aceh this week

Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Sun 8 Nov 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
Mon 9 Nov 05:05 06:26 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
Tue 10 Nov 05:06 06:26 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:31
Wed 11 Nov 05:06 06:26 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:31
Thu 12 Nov 05:06 06:26 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:31
Fri 13 NovJumu‘ah 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:32
Sat 14 Nov 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:32

Qibla direction in Banda Aceh

N E S W

292.2° west-north-west

From Banda Aceh the Qibla is 292.2° from true north, to the west-north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,221 km away along the shortest (great-circle) route.

Angles are measured from true north. Phone compasses can be off by a few degrees: hold the phone flat and away from metal.

Prayer times in Banda Aceh for November 2026

Date Hijri Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
1 Sun 21 Jum. I 05:05 06:24 12:22 15:44 18:20 19:31
2 Mon 22 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:20 19:31
3 Tue 23 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:20 19:31
4 Wed 24 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:20 19:31
5 Thu 25 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
6 Fri 26 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
7 Sat 27 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
8 Sun 28 05:05 06:25 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
9 Mon 29 05:05 06:26 12:22 15:44 18:19 19:31
10 Tue 30 05:06 06:26 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:31
11 Wed 1 Jum. II 05:06 06:26 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:31
12 Thu 2 05:06 06:26 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:31
13 Fri 3 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:32
14 Sat 4 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:45 18:19 19:32
15 Sun 5 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:46 18:19 19:32
16 Mon 6 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:46 18:19 19:32
17 Tue 7 05:06 06:28 12:24 15:46 18:19 19:32
18 Wed 8 05:07 06:28 12:24 15:46 18:20 19:32
19 Thu 9 05:07 06:28 12:24 15:46 18:20 19:33
20 Fri 10 05:07 06:29 12:24 15:47 18:20 19:33
21 Sat 11 05:07 06:29 12:24 15:47 18:20 19:33
22 Sun 12 05:07 06:29 12:25 15:47 18:20 19:33
23 Mon 13 05:08 06:30 12:25 15:48 18:20 19:34
24 Tue 14 05:08 06:30 12:25 15:48 18:21 19:34
25 Wed 15 05:08 06:30 12:26 15:48 18:21 19:34
26 Thu 16 05:09 06:31 12:26 15:48 18:21 19:35
27 Fri 17 05:09 06:31 12:26 15:49 18:21 19:35
28 Sat 18 05:09 06:31 12:27 15:49 18:22 19:35
29 Sun 19 05:09 06:32 12:27 15:49 18:22 19:36
30 Mon 20 05:10 06:32 12:27 15:50 18:22 19:36

Method: Kemenag (Indonesia). Asr: Standard. Local time (Asia/Jakarta), daylight saving time included. Fridays are highlighted.

Prayer times in Banda Aceh through the year

Fajr is earliest on 22 May, at 05:00, and latest on 16 February, at 05:36.

Maghrib is earliest on 5 November, at 18:19, and latest on 26 July, at 18:57.

The longest day is 1 July, with 12 h 27 min of daylight; the shortest is 1 January, with 11 h 48 min.

Month Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Jan 05:31 06:53 12:48 16:11 18:43 19:57
Feb 05:36 06:54 12:53 16:13 18:51 20:02
Mar 05:28 06:45 12:48 16:00 18:50 19:59
Apr 05:13 06:32 12:39 15:48 18:46 19:56
May 05:02 06:24 12:35 15:58 18:46 20:00
Jun 05:01 06:26 12:39 16:06 18:52 20:09
Jul 05:08 06:32 12:45 16:10 18:57 20:12
Aug 05:14 06:34 12:43 15:59 18:52 20:04
Sept 05:12 06:29 12:34 15:39 18:38 19:47
Oct 05:07 06:24 12:24 15:43 18:24 19:34
Nov 05:06 06:27 12:23 15:46 18:19 19:32
Dec 05:16 06:39 12:34 15:56 18:28 19:43

Times on the 15th of each month of 2026, local time (Asia/Jakarta). Open a month for every day.

Mosques in Banda Aceh

We know of 304 mosques within 5 km of the centre of Banda Aceh.

274 more mosques in the area.

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Ramadan 2027 in Banda Aceh

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 and end on 8 March, with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March, subject to the moon sighting.

In Banda Aceh the fast will last from 13 h 14 min to 13 h 20 min. On the first day suhoor ends at 05:36 and iftar is at 18:50.

Ramadan 2027 timetable for Banda Aceh

Coming up in the Islamic calendar

  • Isra and Mi‘raj (the night of the 27th, from Maghrib the evening before)27 Rajab 1448 AH · in 58 days
  • Laylat al-Bara’ah (the night of mid-Sha‘ban, from Maghrib the evening before)15 Sha‘ban 1448 AH · in 76 days
  • First day of Ramadan1 Ramadan 1448 AH · in 92 days

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Sun and night times in Banda Aceh today

Imsak (10 min before Fajr)
04:55
Sunrise
06:25
Solar noon (zawal)
12:22
Sunset
18:19
Day length
11 h 54 min (tomorrow −1 min)
Duha (Chasht) prayer
06:40 – 12:12
Islamic midnight (end of the preferred time for Isha)
00:22
Last third of the night begins (Tahajjud)
01:30

When voluntary prayer is disliked

  • While the sun is rising: 06:25 – 06:40
  • While the sun is at its highest point, shortly before 12:22
  • While the sun is setting: 18:04 – 18:19

Approximate intervals of about 15 minutes. Voluntary prayer is also disliked after praying Fajr until sunrise and after praying Asr until sunset; in the Hanafi school no prayer at all is offered at the three times above. Scholars differ on the details; ask your local imam if in doubt.

How prayer times are set in Banda Aceh

In Indonesia the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) publishes the official prayer schedule.

The times on this page show when each prayer begins. Congregation times are set by each mosque, so check them with the mosque you attend.

Prayer times by calculation method, 8 November

Mosques use different twilight angles for Fajr and Isha, which is why timetables in Banda Aceh can differ: today the earliest and latest Fajr are 21 min apart, and Isha differs by up to 35 min.

MethodFajrIsha
Kemenag (Indonesia) Fajr 20°, Isha 18° 05:05 19:31
Muslim World League Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 05:14 19:27
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fajr 15°, Isha 15° 05:26 19:19
Egyptian General Authority of Survey Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° 05:07 19:29
Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan) 05:12 19:49
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi Fajr 18°, Isha 18° 05:14 19:31
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey) Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 05:14 19:27
Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia Fajr 16°, Isha 15° 05:22 19:19
JAKIM (Malaysia) Fajr 20°, Isha 18° 05:05 19:31
Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran Fajr 17.7°, Maghrib 4.5°, Isha 14° 05:15 19:14

Prayer times near Banda Aceh

  • Sabang 39 km N · Maghrib at the same time
  • Sigli 72 km ESE · Maghrib 2 min earlier
  • Reuleuet 111 km ESE · Maghrib 3 min earlier

About Banda Aceh

Coordinates
5.5417° N, 95.3333° E
Elevation
9 m
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7)
Population
267,962
Country
Indonesia
Region
Aceh

Questions about prayer times in Banda Aceh

What time is Fajr in Banda Aceh today?

On Sunday, 8 November 2026 Fajr in Banda Aceh begins at 05:05. The time for Fajr lasts until sunrise at 06:25.

What time is Dhuhr in Banda Aceh today?

Dhuhr in Banda Aceh begins at 12:22, just after the sun passes its highest point, and its time lasts until Asr at 15:44.

What time is Asr in Banda Aceh today?

Asr begins at 15:44 by the Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali rule and at 16:40 by the Hanafi rule. Its time lasts until Maghrib at 18:19.

What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Banda Aceh today?

Maghrib is at 18:19, just after sunset; in Ramadan this is when the fast is broken. Isha follows at 19:31.

When does Isha begin and end in Banda Aceh?

Isha begins at 19:31 and is best prayed before Islamic midnight, 00:22 tonight. Many scholars allow it until Fajr when there is a need.

When is Tahajjud in Banda Aceh?

Tahajjud is prayed after Isha and before Fajr. Tonight the last third of the night, the time most recommended for it, begins at 01:30, and Fajr is at 05:05.

Which calculation method is used for Banda Aceh?

We use the Kemenag (Indonesia) method (Fajr 20°, Isha 18°); Asr follows the Standard (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali) rule. You can switch to another method in the calculation settings on this page.

Why do these times differ from my mosque’s timetable?

Mosques may use another calculation method, add a few minutes of precaution or keep a fixed timetable: today the methods compared on this page differ by up to 21 min for Fajr and 35 min for Isha in Banda Aceh. These are also the times each prayer begins; the congregation usually starts later, at a time each mosque sets.

What is the Qibla direction in Banda Aceh?

The Qibla in Banda Aceh is 292.2° from true north, to the west-north-west. The Kaaba is 6,221 km away.

What time is Jumu‘ah (Friday prayer) in Banda Aceh?

Jumu‘ah replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. On Friday, 13 November Dhuhr in Banda Aceh begins at 12:23; each mosque sets its own time for the sermon and prayer, usually a little later.

When does Ramadan 2027 start in Banda Aceh?

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027 and end on 8 March 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on 9 March 2027, depending on the moon sighting. On the first day the fast in Banda Aceh lasts 13 h 14 min, from Fajr at 05:36 to Maghrib at 18:50.

How many mosques are there in Banda Aceh?

We know of 304 mosques within 5 km of the centre of Banda Aceh. The list on this page gives addresses, directions and websites where we have them.