Bekasi Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Bekasi, Indonesia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Bekasi
- Fajr: 4:50 AM
- Sunrise: 6:04 AM
- Dhuhr: 11:59 AM
- Asr: 3:20 PM
- Maghrib: 5:52 PM
- Isha: 7:01 PM
Islamic Resources for Bekasi
About Bekasi
Bekasi, part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, is one of Indonesia's most populous cities with over 2.5 million residents. Located east of Jakarta, Bekasi has transformed from an industrial suburb into a major urban center with a strong Muslim community. The city hosts numerous mosques serving its rapidly growing population. Prayer times follow the Muslim World League (MWL) calculation method.
Bekasi's Muslim community has grown dramatically alongside the city's urbanization, with migrants from across Indonesia settling in this affordable Jakarta suburb. The population includes Javanese, Sundanese, Betawi, and Muslims from other Indonesian regions, creating a diverse Islamic community. New residential developments typically include mosques and Islamic facilities from the planning stage.
Despite its industrial character, Bekasi maintains active Islamic institutions including mosques, Islamic schools, and community organizations. The city's working-class and middle-class Muslims participate actively in religious life, with mosques serving as community centers. Bekasi's proximity to Jakarta means residents often work in the capital while maintaining their religious practice in local neighborhoods.
Prayer Times in Bekasi
Prayer times in Bekasi follow the Muslim World League (MWL) method, essentially identical to Jakarta's schedule given the cities' proximity. Bekasi operates on Western Indonesian Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) without daylight saving adjustments. Located at approximately 6°S latitude, Bekasi experiences minimal seasonal variation in prayer times, typically within 25 minutes throughout the year. Fajr is generally around 4:25-4:55 AM and Maghrib between 5:45-6:15 PM. Mosques and mushollas are found throughout all residential and commercial areas.
Major Mosques in Bekasi
Masjid Agung Al-Barkah
Bekasi City Center
The grand mosque of Bekasi, serving as the city's primary congregational mosque for major Islamic occasions. The large modern facility includes extensive prayer halls and community spaces.
Jumu'ah: Bekasi's main Friday prayer venue.
Masjid At-Taqwa Bekasi
Bekasi
A significant mosque serving the Bekasi community with regular prayers, Islamic education, and community programs. The mosque attracts worshippers from surrounding neighborhoods.
Jumu'ah: Well-attended with active programs.
Masjid Jami Al-Muhajirin
North Bekasi
A community mosque serving North Bekasi residents with daily prayers and neighborhood programs. The mosque reflects the area's working-class Muslim community.
Jumu'ah: Local community focus.
Masjid Al-Ikhlas
South Bekasi
Serving the growing Muslim community in South Bekasi, this mosque provides prayer facilities and Islamic education for residents of surrounding housing developments.
Jumu'ah: Growing suburban congregation.
Masjid Nurul Iman
West Bekasi
A neighborhood mosque serving West Bekasi with regular prayers and community activities. The mosque is well-integrated into the local residential area.
Jumu'ah: Active neighborhood mosque.
Ramadan in Bekasi
Ramadan in Bekasi brings the city's diverse Muslim community together across its many neighborhoods. Mosques throughout the city host taraweeh prayers nightly, while housing complexes and industrial areas organize community iftars. The working-class character of many Bekasi neighborhoods means Ramadan traditions are maintained despite busy work schedules.
Local markets bustle with Ramadan activity as vendors sell takjil and special foods for sahur and iftar. Many Bekasi residents with roots in other parts of Indonesia maintain their regional Ramadan traditions, creating a diverse cultural tapestry. The city's proximity to Jakarta means some residents attend taraweeh at major Jakarta mosques while breaking fast locally.
Prayer Time Questions for Bekasi
Are Bekasi prayer times the same as Jakarta?
Yes, Bekasi and Jakarta prayer times are virtually identical due to their close proximity. The difference is typically less than one minute and negligible for practical purposes.
What calculation method is used for Bekasi prayer times?
Bekasi follows the Muslim World League (MWL) calculation method as adopted by Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs.
What time is Fajr in Bekasi?
Fajr in Bekasi is typically between 4:25 AM and 4:55 AM throughout the year, essentially the same as Jakarta due to their proximity.
Are there prayer facilities in Bekasi's industrial areas?
Yes, factories and industrial complexes in Bekasi typically provide musholla for worker prayers. Indonesian labor law requires employers to accommodate religious practice.
How has Bekasi's Muslim community grown?
Bekasi has experienced rapid urbanization as an affordable alternative to Jakarta, with Muslims from across Indonesia settling there. New developments include mosques in their planning.
Does Bekasi observe daylight saving time?
No, Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time. Bekasi remains on Western Indonesian Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) year-round.
Can I find halal food easily in Bekasi?
Yes, as a Muslim-majority city, halal food is the norm in Bekasi. Restaurants, street food vendors, and supermarkets predominantly serve halal products.
Prayer Time FAQ for Bekasi
What time is Fajr prayer in Bekasi today?
Fajr prayer time in Bekasi today is 4:50 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Bekasi today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Bekasi today is 11:59 AM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Bekasi today?
Asr prayer time in Bekasi today is 3:20 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Bekasi today?
Maghrib prayer time in Bekasi today is 5:52 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Bekasi today?
Isha prayer time in Bekasi today is 7:01 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Bekasi?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Bekasi, around 11:59 AM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Bekasi?
The Qibla from Bekasi is 295°, facing north-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Bekasi
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Bekasi is 4:50 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Bekasi is 11:59 AM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Bekasi is 3:20 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Bekasi is 5:52 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Bekasi is 7:01 PM.
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