Regional capital · Luang Prabang Province
Prayer times in Luang Prabang
Muslims living in Luang Prabang can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Luang Prabang is a regional capital in Laos, in Luang Prabang Province, with about 55,027 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Luang Prabang today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Luang Prabang prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Luang Prabang by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Luang Prabang move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:09 AM on 21 June and 5:23 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 14 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:37 PM and 6:53 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 20 min around the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 56 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:51 PM |
Compared with Vientiane, Dhuhr in Luang Prabang comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Vientiane, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Luang Prabang is 219 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Luang Prabang
The Qibla in Luang Prabang is at 283.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,442 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 283.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Luang Prabang
Ramadan in Luang Prabang: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, about 12 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 29 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Luang Prabang
The coordinates of Luang Prabang are 19.8933° N and 102.1525° E. The closest places on our site are Sainyabuli (85 km), Muang Xay (91 km), and Vang Vieng (112 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Luang Prabang Province.
- Name
- Luang Prabang
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Luang Prabang Province, Laos
- Population
- 55,027
- Coordinates
- 19.89330, 102.15250
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,442 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Luang Prabang
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Luang Prabang comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Luang Prabang and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Luang Prabang
- Sainyabuli85 km · south-west
- Muang Xay91 km · north
- Vang Vieng112 km · south
- Muang Phonsavan119 km · south-east
- Luang Namtha141 km · north-west
- Muang Phon-Hong158 km · south
- Muang Sing178 km · north-west
- Ban Houayxay182 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Luang Prabang
How long is the fast in Luang Prabang during Ramadan?
About 12 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Luang Prabang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 6:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Luang Prabang differ from Vientiane?
Yes. Luang Prabang is 219 km from Vientiane, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Luang Prabang is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Vientiane.
What time is Fajr in Luang Prabang?
Fajr in Luang Prabang depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Luang Prabang?
The Qibla in Luang Prabang is 283.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,442 km away.