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Prayer times in Palikir
Muslims living in Palikir can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Palikir is a capital city in Micronesia, in Pohnpei State, with about 6,942 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Palikir
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Palikir prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Palikir
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Palikir on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:57 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 stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Palikir and may differ by a minute 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 | 4:57 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 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 |
Palikir is the capital of Micronesia, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Micronesia.
Qibla in Palikir and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Palikir: 296.9° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,592 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Palikir remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Palikir
Fasting in Palikir, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:39 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Micronesia.
Where Palikir is located
The coordinates of Palikir are 6.9248° N and 158.1611° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kolonia (7 km), Tofol (565 km), and Weno (700 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Pohnpei State.
- Name
- Palikir
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Pohnpei State, Micronesia
- Population
- 6,942
- Coordinates
- 6.92477, 158.16109
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 296.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,592 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Palikir
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Palikir is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 4:58 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Palikir (UTC+11), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Palikir
Prayer times in Palikir: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Palikir?
The Qibla in Palikir is 296.9° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,592 km away.
How long is the fast in Palikir 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.
When is Maghrib in Palikir?
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 Palikir?
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 Palikir?
Fajr in Palikir changes with the seasons: about 4:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.