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Prayer times in Pohnpei State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Pohnpei State, a region of Micronesia, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Pohnpei State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Kolonia; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Pohnpei State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Pohnpei State prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Pohnpei State by season
Prayer times in Pohnpei State change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:56 AM and Maghrib at 6:45 PM, for a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:18 AM and Maghrib to 6:17 PM, and the day is just 11 h 43 min. The difference 0 h 48 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:27 PM |
Pohnpei State is very close to Palikir (7 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Pohnpei State comes at almost exactly the same time as Palikir. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Pohnpei State and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Pohnpei State: 296.9° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 12,594 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Pohnpei State remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Pohnpei State
Fasting in Pohnpei State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Micronesia.
Where Pohnpei State is located
Pohnpei State is one of the regions of Micronesia. Its main city, Kolonia, lies at 6.9640° N, 158.2062° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Pohnpei State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Micronesia
- Coordinates
- 6.96400, 158.20620
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 296.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,594 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pohnpei State
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pohnpei State comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 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 Pohnpei State (UTC+11), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Pohnpei State
- Prayer times in Palikir6,942
- Kolonia6,074
Prayer times near Pohnpei State
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pohnpei State
How long is the fast in Pohnpei State during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Pohnpei State differ from Palikir?
Hardly: Pohnpei State is only 7 km from Palikir, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Pohnpei State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:17 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Pohnpei State?
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.
What time is Fajr in Pohnpei State?
Fajr in Pohnpei State changes with the seasons: about 4:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.