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Prayer times in Wakema
Muslims living in Wakema can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Wakema is a city in Myanmar, in Ayeyarwady, with about 42,705 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Wakema today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Wakema
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Wakema change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Wakema on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wakema and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
Wakema lies 363 km south of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Wakema comes about 4 minutes later than in Nay Pyi Taw. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Wakema.
Finding the Qibla from Wakema
The Qibla in Wakema is at 284.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,816 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Wakema
Fasting in Wakema, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Myanmar.
Wakema on the map
The coordinates of Wakema are 16.6033° N and 95.1828° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mawlamyinegyunn (27 km), Myaungmya (28 km), and Bogale (41 km). Pathein, the nearest administrative centre, is 52 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Ayeyarwady.
- Name
- Wakema
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ayeyarwady, Myanmar
- Population
- 42,705
- Coordinates
- 16.60333, 95.18278
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,816 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wakema
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wakema is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Wakema in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Wakema
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wakema
How long is the fast in Wakema during Ramadan?
About 12 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Wakema differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Wakema is 363 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Wakema comes about 4 minutes later than in Nay Pyi Taw.
When is Maghrib in Wakema?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Wakema?
The Qibla in Wakema is 284.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,816 km away.
What time is Fajr in Wakema?
Fajr in Wakema changes with the seasons: about 4:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.