Region · Micronesia
Prayer times in Kosrae
Prayer times in Kosrae (Micronesia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kosrae has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Kosrae today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kosrae prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kosrae change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Kosrae move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:41 AM on 21 June and 4:56 AM on 21 December, a shift of 16 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:00 PM and 6:23 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 26 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 49 min in 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 | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:10 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
Kosrae is in a different time zone from the capital Palikir: local time here is UTC+11. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Kosrae comes about 19 minutes earlier than in Palikir, but the real solar difference comes from the 565 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Kosrae
In Kosrae you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 297.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,149 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kosrae and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kosrae
Ramadan in Kosrae: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, roughly 13 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 6 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kosrae is located
Kosrae is one of the regions of Micronesia. Its main city, Tofol, lies at 5.3248° N, 163.0078° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kosrae
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Micronesia
- Coordinates
- 5.32479, 163.00781
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 297.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,149 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kosrae
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kosrae takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:37 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 at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kosrae and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Kosrae
Prayer times near Kosrae
- Pohnpei State561 km · west
- Chuuk1,256 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kosrae
What is the Qibla direction in Kosrae?
The Qibla in Kosrae is 297.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,149 km away.
When is Fajr in Kosrae?
Fajr in Kosrae depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 4:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kosrae differ from Palikir?
Yes. Kosrae is 565 km from Palikir, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kosrae comes roughly 19 minutes earlier than in Palikir.
Which calculation method is used for Kosrae?
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 Kosrae?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.