Quick Answer
Fajr in Penang today (31st July 2026) begins at 05:53, calculated with the JAKIM — Malaysia for Penang, Malaysia. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Fajr Prayer Time in Penang Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Penang, Malaysia
Fajr — Penang — Today
05:53
الفجر · Fajr / Fajar / Subh
Method: JAKIM — Malaysia (Fajr 20°, Isha 18°)
Fajr in Penang for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 05:53 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 05:53 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 05:53 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 05:53 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 05:53 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 05:53 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 05:54 |
All Prayer Times in Penang Today
Fajr
05:53
Sunrise
07:15
Dhuhr
13:25
Asr
16:46
Maghrib
19:36
Isha
20:49
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)
- Fard Rakaat
- 2
- Time
- pre-dawn
- Arabic
- الفجر
Fajr Prayer in Penang — FAQs
- What time is Fajr prayer in Penang today?
- Fajr prayer in Penang today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 05:53.
- What time does Fajr start in Penang?
- Fajr in Penang begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise. Today it begins at 05:53.
- Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?
- No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.
- How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?
- Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?
- Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.
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