George Town Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for George Town, Malaysia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in George Town
- Fajr: 5:58 AM
- Sunrise: 7:13 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:26 PM
- Asr: 4:50 PM
- Maghrib: 7:37 PM
- Isha: 8:47 PM
Islamic Resources for George Town
About George Town
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang and the core city of the George Town Conurbation, the country's second-largest metropolitan area with about 2.84 million people. Set on Penang Island just a few metres above sea level, the city proper had a population of roughly 794,000 as of 2020. This page lists today's five daily prayer times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, for the local Muslim community.
George Town is the capital of Penang, one of Malaysia's most densely settled and economically significant states. The city proper spans about 306 square kilometres covering Penang Island and surrounding islets, and recorded a population of around 794,000 in 2020. As the heart of the George Town Conurbation, it anchors the second-largest metropolitan area and the second-largest metropolitan economy in the country.
The historic core of George Town is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, jointly with Malacca, recognising its richly preserved streetscape of shophouses, places of worship, and trading houses. That heritage reflects centuries as a port on the Strait of Malacca, where Malay, Chinese, Indian, and other communities settled side by side. Islam is a long-established part of this multicultural fabric, and mosques across the city's neighbourhoods serve residents and visitors alike.
Prayer Times in George Town
George Town keeps Malaysian Standard Time (UTC+8) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons. Sitting at about 5°N, very close to the equator, the city sees little seasonal variation: day length stays fairly even throughout the year, so Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha fall at broadly similar clock times from month to month. Times here are calculated using the method of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the official national authority, with the adhan called from mosques across the island and surau (prayer rooms) widely available in malls and public buildings.
Ramadan in George Town
During Ramadan, the Muslim community of George Town observes the daily fast from Fajr until Maghrib. Because the city lies near the equator, the length of the fasting day stays relatively constant whenever Ramadan falls in the calendar, without the long swings seen at higher latitudes. The Maghrib adhan marks iftar, and worshippers gather for Isha and the additional Tarawih prayers at mosques across the island.
As in much of Malaysia, the month is marked by Ramadan bazaars where stalls sell traditional dishes and sweets for breaking the fast. Suhoor is taken before the Fajr time shown on this page, and the live grid above reflects the current day's times so families can plan their pre-dawn meal and evening iftar accurately throughout the month.
Prayer Time Questions for George Town
What method is used to calculate prayer times in George Town?
Prayer times for George Town use the method of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the official national authority for Islamic affairs in Malaysia.
Does George Town change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. George Town stays on Malaysian Standard Time (UTC+8) throughout the year, so prayer times shift only with the natural seasons, not with any clock change.
How much do prayer times vary across the year in George Town?
Very little. George Town sits at roughly 5°N, close to the equator, so day length stays fairly even all year and the five daily prayer times remain at broadly similar clock times from season to season.
Which direction is the Qibla from George Town?
The Qibla from George Town is approximately 292°, which is toward the west-northwest, in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
What time zone does George Town use for prayer times?
George Town uses Malaysian Standard Time (UTC+8), the same time zone as the rest of Peninsular Malaysia, with no seasonal adjustment.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily?
Yes. The live grid on this page shows the current day's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for George Town, so it stays accurate as the times shift gradually through the year.
Prayer Time FAQ for George Town
What time is Fajr prayer in George Town today?
Fajr prayer time in George Town today is 5:58 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in George Town today?
Dhuhr prayer time in George Town today is 1:26 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in George Town today?
Asr prayer time in George Town today is 4:50 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in George Town today?
Maghrib prayer time in George Town today is 7:37 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in George Town today?
Isha prayer time in George Town today is 8:47 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in George Town?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in George Town, around 1:26 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from George Town?
The Qibla from George Town is 292°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for George Town
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in George Town is 5:58 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in George Town is 1:26 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in George Town is 4:50 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in George Town is 7:37 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in George Town is 8:47 PM.
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