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Prayer times in Pyu
This page shows today’s salah times in Pyu, Bago Region, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Myanmar.
Today’s prayer times in Pyu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pyu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Pyu by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pyu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, compared with only 11 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pyu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:29 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:46 PM |
Pyu is located 144 km south of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Pyu is called about 1 minute earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Pyu.
Qibla in Pyu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Pyu is at 283.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,895 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 shows 283.3°.
Fasting hours in Pyu during Ramadan
For those fasting in Pyu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:02 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 40 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Myanmar.
Pyu on the map
Pyu is located at 18.4813° N, 96.4374° E, in Bago Region, in Myanmar. The nearest administrative centre is Bago, 128 km away. Nearby places include Taungoo (51 km), Nyaunglebin (66 km), and Yedashe (76 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pyu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bago Region, Myanmar
- Population
- 40,386
- Coordinates
- 18.48130, 96.43742
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,895 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pyu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pyu comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Pyu and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Pyu: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Pyu differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Pyu is 144 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Pyu comes about 1 minute earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw.
What time is Fajr in Pyu?
Fajr in Pyu changes with the seasons: about 4:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Pyu?
The Qibla in Pyu is 283.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,895 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Pyu?
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.
When is Maghrib in Pyu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:33 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.