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Prayer times in Vientiane Prefecture
This page gives today’s prayer times in Vientiane Prefecture, a region of Laos, together with links to the 1 cities of Vientiane Prefecture that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Vientiane; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Vientiane Prefecture today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Vientiane Prefecture prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Vientiane Prefecture
It helps to know how prayer times in Vientiane Prefecture move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:13 AM on 21 June and 5:18 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 05 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:39 PM and 6:48 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 12 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 03 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:52 PM |
Vientiane Prefecture is very close to Vientiane (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Vientiane Prefecture comes at almost exactly the same time as Vientiane. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Vientiane Prefecture
In Vientiane Prefecture you pray towards the west, at an angle of 284.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,540 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vientiane Prefecture and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Vientiane Prefecture during Ramadan
Ramadan in Vientiane Prefecture: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, roughly 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 26 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Vientiane Prefecture
Vientiane Prefecture is one of the regions of Laos. Its main city, Vientiane, lies at 17.9667° N, 102.6000° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Vientiane Prefecture
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Laos
- Coordinates
- 17.96667, 102.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,540 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vientiane Prefecture
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Vientiane Prefecture comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vientiane Prefecture (UTC+7), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Vientiane Prefecture
- Prayer times in Vientiane840,940
Nearby cities to Vientiane Prefecture
- Vientiane Province62 km · north
- Bolikhamsai Province122 km · north-east
- Xiagnabouli171 km · north-west
- Xiangkhoang176 km · north
- Luang Prabang Province219 km · north
- Khammouane Province244 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vientiane Prefecture
What time is Fajr in Vientiane Prefecture?
Fajr in Vientiane Prefecture depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Vientiane Prefecture?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Vientiane Prefecture during Ramadan?
About 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Vientiane Prefecture?
The Qibla in Vientiane Prefecture is 284.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,540 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Vientiane Prefecture?
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.