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Prayer times in Yap State
This page gives today’s prayer times in Yap State, a region of Micronesia, together with links to the 1 cities of Yap State that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Colonia; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Yap State today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yap State
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yap State change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yap State on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:11 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, against only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:43 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yap State and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:43 PM |
Yap State does not use the same time zone as the capital Palikir: local time here is UTC+10. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Yap State comes about 20 minutes later than in Palikir, but the real solar difference depends on the 2,224 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Yap State
The Qibla in Yap State is at 292.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,467 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Yap State
Fasting in Yap State, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:55 PM and imsak at 5:47 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:58 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Micronesia.
About Yap State
Yap State is one of the regions of Micronesia. Its main city, Colonia, is at 9.5164° N, 138.1217° E. The region has 1 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
- Yap State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Micronesia
- Coordinates
- 9.51638, 138.12167
- Time zone
- UTC+10
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,467 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yap State
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yap State comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:55 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Yap State, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Yap State
Prayer times near Yap State
- Chuuk1,526 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yap State
Do prayer times in Yap State differ from Palikir?
Yes. Yap State is 2,224 km from Palikir, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Yap State comes about 20 minutes later than in Palikir.
When is Maghrib in Yap State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:32 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Yap 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 is the Qibla direction in Yap State?
The Qibla in Yap State is 292.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,467 km away.
When is Fajr in Yap State?
Fajr in Yap State changes with the seasons: about 5:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.