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Prayer times in Kolonia
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kolonia, Pohnpei State, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Micronesia.
Prayer times in Kolonia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kolonia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kolonia
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kolonia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:56 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, compared with only 11 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:27 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kolonia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Kolonia is very close to Palikir (7 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Kolonia comes at almost exactly the same time as Palikir. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Kolonia
Qibla from Kolonia: 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 does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kolonia remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Kolonia during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kolonia is around 5:24 AM and iftar at 6:37 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:18 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kolonia is located
Kolonia is located at 6.9640° N, 158.2062° E, in Pohnpei State, in Micronesia. Nearby places include Palikir (7 km), Tofol (561 km), and Weno (704 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kolonia
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Pohnpei State, Micronesia
- Population
- 6,074
- 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 Kolonia
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kolonia comes roughly 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kolonia and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kolonia
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kolonia
What is the Qibla direction in Kolonia?
The Qibla in Kolonia is 296.9° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,594 km away.
When is Fajr in Kolonia?
Fajr in Kolonia depends on the season: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Kolonia?
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 Kolonia 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 Kolonia differ from Palikir?
Hardly: Kolonia is only 7 km from Palikir, so the difference stays within a minute or two.