Regional capital · Banteay Meanchey
Prayer times in Sisophon
Residents of and visitors to Sisophon can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Sisophon is a regional capital in Cambodia, in Banteay Meanchey, with about 23,218 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Sisophon
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sisophon
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sisophon change through the year
Prayer times in Sisophon vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:22 AM and Maghrib at 6:38 PM, for a day of 12 h 56 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:46 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 20 min. That is a difference of 1 h 36 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:58 PM |
Sisophon lies 308 km north-west of Phnom Penh, so Dhuhr in Sisophon is called about 8 minutes later than in Phnom Penh. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sisophon.
Finding the Qibla from Sisophon
The Qibla in Sisophon is at 287.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,712 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 287.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sisophon
Fasting in Sisophon, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cambodia.
Sisophon on the map
The coordinates of Sisophon are 13.5859° N and 102.9737° E. The closest places on our site are Ou Bei Choan (33 km), Poipet (45 km), and Battambang (59 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Banteay Meanchey.
- Name
- Sisophon
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia
- Population
- 23,218
- Coordinates
- 13.58588, 102.97369
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 287.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,712 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sisophon
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sisophon is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 69 minutes around 21 June: 3:36 PM for the majority, 4:44 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sisophon and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sisophon
- Ou Bei Choan33 km · north-west
- Poipet45 km · west
- Battambang59 km · south-east
- Phum Ânlŭng Vĭl63 km · south-east
- Yeang69 km · east
- Samraong89 km · north-east
- Pailin91 km · south-west
- Siem Reap99 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sisophon
Which calculation method is used for Sisophon?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Sisophon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sisophon during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sisophon differ from Phnom Penh?
Yes. Sisophon is 308 km from Phnom Penh, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sisophon comes about 8 minutes later than in Phnom Penh.
What time is Fajr in Sisophon?
Fajr in Sisophon depends on the season: about 4:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.