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Prayer times in Yenangyaung
This page shows today’s prayer times in Yenangyaung, Magway, worked out 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 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 Yenangyaung
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yenangyaung
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yenangyaung change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yenangyaung on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 22 min, against only 10 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yenangyaung and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:50 PM |
Yenangyaung is located 154 km north-west of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Yenangyaung comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Nay Pyi Taw. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Yenangyaung.
Qibla direction in Yenangyaung
In Yenangyaung you pray towards the west, at an angle of 281.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,687 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Yenangyaung 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.
Fasting hours in Yenangyaung during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Yenangyaung is at about 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:05 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 37 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:01 AM and iftar to 6:18 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Yenangyaung is located
The coordinates of Yenangyaung are 20.4650° N and 94.8712° E. The closest places on our site are Minbu (32 km), Magway (36 km), and Chauk (49 km). Magway, the nearest administrative centre, is 36 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Magway.
- Name
- Yenangyaung
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Magway, Myanmar
- Population
- 110,553
- Coordinates
- 20.46504, 94.87120
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,687 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yenangyaung
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yenangyaung comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Yenangyaung, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Yenangyaung
- Minbu32 km · south
- Magway36 km · south
- Chauk49 km · north
- Kyaukpadaung50 km · north-east
- Nyaung-U82 km · north
- Taungdwingyi87 km · south-east
- Pakokku99 km · north
- Meiktila112 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yenangyaung
When is Maghrib in Yenangyaung?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 6:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Yenangyaung differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Yenangyaung is 154 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Yenangyaung is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Nay Pyi Taw.
Which calculation method is used for Yenangyaung?
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 time is Fajr in Yenangyaung?
Fajr in Yenangyaung changes with the seasons: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Yenangyaung?
The Qibla in Yenangyaung is 281.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,687 km away.