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Prayer times in Chauk
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chauk, Magway, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Myanmar.
Today’s prayer times in Chauk
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chauk prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chauk
Prayer times in Chauk vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:05 AM and Maghrib at 6:55 PM, for a day of 13 h 24 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:23 AM and Maghrib to 5:34 PM, and the day is just 10 h 52 min. The difference 2 h 32 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 | 5:02 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:49 PM |
Compared with Nay Pyi Taw, Dhuhr in Chauk is called about 5 minutes later than in Nay Pyi Taw, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes later than in the capital. Chauk is 188 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Chauk and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Chauk is at 281.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,672 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 281.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chauk
For those fasting in Chauk, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:05 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 36 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 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.
Where Chauk is located
The coordinates of Chauk are 20.8992° N and 94.8178° E. The closest places on our site are Kyaukpadaung (33 km), Nyaung-U (35 km), and Yenangyaung (49 km). Magway, the nearest administrative centre, is 84 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Magway.
- Name
- Chauk
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Magway, Myanmar
- Population
- 90,870
- Coordinates
- 20.89921, 94.81784
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,672 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chauk
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chauk takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Chauk, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Chauk
- Kyaukpadaung33 km · east
- Nyaung-U35 km · north
- Yenangyaung49 km · south
- Pakokku56 km · north-east
- Minbu80 km · south
- Magway84 km · south
- Myingyan86 km · north-east
- Yesagyo93 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chauk
Which calculation method is used for Chauk?
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 Chauk?
The Qibla in Chauk is 281.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,672 km away.
Do prayer times in Chauk differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Chauk is 188 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Chauk comes about 5 minutes later than in Nay Pyi Taw.
How long is the fast in Chauk during Ramadan?
About 12 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Chauk?
Fajr in Chauk depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.