Kota Kinabalu Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kota Kinabalu
- Fajr: 4:54 AM
- Sunrise: 6:09 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:23 PM
- Asr: 3:47 PM
- Maghrib: 6:35 PM
- Isha: 7:45 PM
Islamic Resources for Kota Kinabalu
About Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu, known locally as KK, is the state capital of Sabah on the northwest coast of Borneo, facing the South China Sea. Set between the waters of the South China Sea and the slopes of Mount Kinabalu, the peak that gives the city its name, KK is the administrative and commercial heart of Sabah, with a municipal population recorded at just over 500,000 in the 2020 census. For the city's Muslim community and visitors, this page provides daily prayer times calculated for Kota Kinabalu's coordinates using the method of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
Prayer Times in Kota Kinabalu
Prayer times for Kota Kinabalu are calculated using the method of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the standard authority for prayer timetables across Malaysia. The city observes Malaysia Standard Time (UTC+8) year-round and does not use daylight saving time, so the timetable shifts only gradually with the seasons. Because Kota Kinabalu lies close to the equator at roughly 6 degrees north, daylight length stays remarkably steady throughout the year: sunrise and sunset move only slightly between seasons, so the five daily prayers fall at broadly similar clock times month to month, with only minor drift. The Qibla from Kota Kinabalu points toward Mecca on a bearing of about 291 degrees, roughly west-northwest. The live table on this page shows the exact times for Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for today and the days ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Kota Kinabalu
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Kota Kinabalu?
The times on this page use the method of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the national authority responsible for the standard prayer timetable used throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Kota Kinabalu.
Does Kota Kinabalu observe daylight saving time?
No. Kota Kinabalu follows Malaysia Standard Time (UTC+8) all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so prayer times shift only gradually with the natural change in daylight through the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Kota Kinabalu?
From Kota Kinabalu the Qibla points toward Mecca on a compass bearing of approximately 291 degrees, which is roughly west-northwest.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kota Kinabalu
What time is Fajr prayer in Kota Kinabalu today?
Fajr prayer time in Kota Kinabalu today is 4:54 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kota Kinabalu today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kota Kinabalu today is 12:23 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kota Kinabalu today?
Asr prayer time in Kota Kinabalu today is 3:47 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kota Kinabalu today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kota Kinabalu today is 6:35 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kota Kinabalu today?
Isha prayer time in Kota Kinabalu today is 7:45 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kota Kinabalu?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kota Kinabalu, around 12:23 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kota Kinabalu?
The Qibla from Kota Kinabalu is 291°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kota Kinabalu
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kota Kinabalu is 4:54 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kota Kinabalu is 12:23 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kota Kinabalu is 3:47 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kota Kinabalu is 6:35 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kota Kinabalu is 7:45 PM.
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