Makassar Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Makassar, Indonesia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Makassar
- Fajr: 4:59 AM
- Sunrise: 6:13 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:09 PM
- Asr: 3:31 PM
- Maghrib: 6:04 PM
- Isha: 7:13 PM
Islamic Resources for Makassar
About Makassar
Makassar (formerly Ujung Pandang), the capital of South Sulawesi province, is eastern Indonesia's largest city with over 1.5 million residents. The city has a proud Islamic heritage dating back to the Gowa-Tallo sultanate, which championed Islam in the 17th century. Makassar's Muslims follow the Bugis-Makassar Islamic traditions. Prayer times follow the Muslim World League (MWL) calculation method.
Makassar's Islamic history is marked by the Gowa-Tallo sultanate's embrace of Islam in 1605, after which the kingdom actively spread the faith across Sulawesi. The city maintains strong Islamic traditions influenced by Bugis and Makassar culture. Makassarese Muslims are known for their strong religious identity and cultural traditions.
As eastern Indonesia's major hub, Makassar serves as a religious center for Sulawesi and the eastern islands. The city's mosques reflect both traditional and modern Islamic architecture. Makassar is also a gateway for pilgrims from eastern Indonesia traveling to Mecca, adding to its Islamic significance.
Prayer Times in Makassar
Prayer times in Makassar are calculated using the Muslim World League (MWL) method, coordinated with Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs. Makassar operates on Central Indonesian Time (WITA, UTC+08:00), one hour ahead of Jakarta. Located at approximately 5°S latitude, prayer times remain stable year-round. Fajr is typically around 5:10-5:40 AM and Maghrib between 6:00-6:30 PM WITA.
Major Mosques in Makassar
Masjid Raya Makassar
Makassar City Center
The grand mosque of Makassar, originally built by the Dutch colonial government in 1948 and expanded over decades. The large complex serves as the city's main congregational facility and hosts major Islamic events.
Jumu'ah: Makassar's primary Friday prayer venue.
Masjid Al-Markaz Al-Islami
Makassar
A major Islamic center in Makassar featuring modern architecture and comprehensive facilities. The center hosts religious programs, educational activities, and serves as a hub for Islamic da'wah in eastern Indonesia.
Jumu'ah: Important center for Islamic programs.
Masjid Terapung Amirul Mukminin
Losari Beach, Makassar
The famous 'floating mosque' built on the waters of the Makassar Strait. This architectural marvel has become a city landmark and tourist attraction while serving as a functioning mosque.
Jumu'ah: Iconic floating mosque; limited capacity.
Masjid Katangka
Gowa, Greater Makassar
One of the oldest mosques in South Sulawesi, dating back to the Gowa-Tallo sultanate. The historic mosque represents the early spread of Islam in Sulawesi and maintains traditional architecture.
Jumu'ah: Historic mosque with traditional congregation.
Masjid Agung Syekh Yusuf
Gowa
Named after the renowned Makassarese Islamic scholar Syekh Yusuf Al-Makassari, this mosque honors his legacy as a national hero who spread Islam across the archipelago and resisted colonialism.
Jumu'ah: Honors the legacy of Syekh Yusuf.
Ramadan in Makassar
Ramadan in Makassar reflects the strong Islamic traditions of Bugis-Makassar culture. Mosques throughout the city fill for taraweeh prayers, while the waterfront becomes a gathering place for iftar. The floating mosque at Losari Beach offers particularly atmospheric Ramadan prayers against the backdrop of spectacular sunsets.
Local Ramadan traditions include distinctive Makassarese iftar foods like coto Makassar, konro, and pallubasa. Many families visit historic mosques during Ramadan to connect with the region's Islamic heritage. Eid celebrations feature traditional practices including visits to ancestral graves and elaborate family gatherings with Makassarese cuisine.
Prayer Time Questions for Makassar
What calculation method is used for Makassar prayer times?
Makassar follows the Muslim World League (MWL) calculation method as adopted by Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs.
What time zone is Makassar in?
Makassar is in Central Indonesian Time (WITA, UTC+08:00), one hour ahead of Jakarta (WIB). Indonesia has three time zones and does not observe daylight saving.
What is the floating mosque?
Masjid Terapung Amirul Mukminin is built on the waters of the Makassar Strait at Losari Beach. This architectural marvel functions as a real mosque while being a city landmark.
What is Makassar's Islamic history?
The Gowa-Tallo sultanate embraced Islam in 1605 and actively spread the faith across Sulawesi. The region produced important scholars like Syekh Yusuf Al-Makassari.
What time is Fajr in Makassar?
Fajr in Makassar is typically between 5:10 AM and 5:40 AM WITA throughout the year, with minimal seasonal variation.
How do Makassar prayer times compare to Jakarta?
Makassar is in a different time zone (WITA, UTC+08:00) than Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00). Add one hour to Jakarta times for approximate Makassar prayer times.
Who was Syekh Yusuf Al-Makassari?
Syekh Yusuf was a renowned 17th-century Islamic scholar from Makassar who spread Islam, resisted Dutch colonialism, and is honored as a national hero in both Indonesia and South Africa.
Prayer Time FAQ for Makassar
What time is Fajr prayer in Makassar today?
Fajr prayer time in Makassar today is 4:59 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Makassar today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Makassar today is 12:09 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Makassar today?
Asr prayer time in Makassar today is 3:31 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Makassar today?
Maghrib prayer time in Makassar today is 6:04 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Makassar today?
Isha prayer time in Makassar today is 7:13 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Makassar?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Makassar, around 12:09 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Makassar?
The Qibla from Makassar is 292°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Makassar
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Makassar is 4:59 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Makassar is 12:09 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Makassar is 3:31 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Makassar is 6:04 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Makassar is 7:13 PM.
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