Regional capital · Xiagnabouli
Prayer times in Sainyabuli
This page shows today’s salah times in Sainyabuli, Xiagnabouli, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Laos.
Namaz times in Sainyabuli today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sainyabuli prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sainyabuli change through the year
Prayer times in Sainyabuli vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:13 AM and Maghrib at 6:54 PM, for a day of 13 h 18 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:23 AM and Maghrib to 5:40 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 58 min. The difference 2 h 19 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 | 5:05 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:54 PM |
Sainyabuli is located 171 km north-west of Vientiane, so Dhuhr in Sainyabuli comes about 4 minutes later than in Vientiane. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sainyabuli.
Qibla direction in Sainyabuli
The Qibla in Sainyabuli is at 283.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,414 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 283.7°.
Fasting hours in Sainyabuli during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sainyabuli: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:09 PM, roughly 12 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 28 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Sainyabuli on the map
Sainyabuli is located at 19.2576° N, 101.7103° E, in Xiagnabouli, in Laos. Close by you will find Luang Prabang (85 km), Vang Vieng (86 km), and Muang Phon-Hong (113 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sainyabuli
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Xiagnabouli, Laos
- Population
- 13,500
- Coordinates
- 19.25756, 101.71032
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,414 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sainyabuli
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sainyabuli takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:53 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sainyabuli (UTC+7), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Sainyabuli
- Luang Prabang85 km · north-east
- Vang Vieng86 km · south-east
- Muang Phon-Hong113 km · south-east
- Muang Phonsavan157 km · east
- Muang Xay162 km · north
- Ban Houayxay171 km · north-west
- Vientiane171 km · south-east
- Ban Houayxay176 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sainyabuli
Which calculation method is used for Sainyabuli?
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.
How long is the fast in Sainyabuli during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sainyabuli?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sainyabuli?
The Qibla in Sainyabuli is 283.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,414 km away.
Do prayer times in Sainyabuli differ from Vientiane?
Yes. Sainyabuli is 171 km from Vientiane, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sainyabuli comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Vientiane.