Regional capital · Kayah State
Prayer times in Loikaw
This page shows today’s prayer times in Loikaw, Kayah State, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Myanmar.
Today’s prayer times in Loikaw
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Loikaw
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Loikaw change through the year
Prayer times in Loikaw change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:59 AM and Maghrib at 6:43 PM, giving a day of 13 h 19 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:12 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 57 min. That is a difference of 2 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:23 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:31 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:41 PM |
Loikaw is located 113 km east of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Loikaw comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Loikaw.
Qibla direction in Loikaw
From Loikaw you face towards the west, at an angle of 282.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,944 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Loikaw and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Loikaw
For those fasting in Loikaw, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 5:09 AM on the first day, 12 h 38 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Myanmar.
About Loikaw
The coordinates of Loikaw are 19.6780° N and 97.2098° E. The closest places on our site are Pèkon (30 km), Pyinmana (105 km), and Yedashe (108 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kayah State.
- Name
- Loikaw
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kayah State, Myanmar
- Population
- 17,293
- Coordinates
- 19.67798, 97.20975
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,944 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Loikaw
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Loikaw comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Loikaw
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Loikaw
How long is the fast in Loikaw during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Loikaw?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Loikaw?
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 Loikaw?
The Qibla in Loikaw is 282.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,944 km away.
What time is Fajr in Loikaw?
Fajr in Loikaw depends on the season: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.