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Prayer times in Martaban
This page shows today’s prayer times in Martaban, Mon, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Myanmar.
Today’s prayer times in Martaban
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Martaban
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Martaban change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Martaban on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Martaban and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:28 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:44 PM |
Martaban lies 391 km south-east of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Martaban is called roughly 6 minutes 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 should not be used in Martaban.
Qibla in Martaban and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Martaban is at 284.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,069 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 284.9°.
Fasting hours in Martaban during Ramadan
Fasting in Martaban, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 5:05 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:08 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Myanmar.
Where Martaban is located
Martaban is located at 16.5283° N, 97.6157° E, in Mon, in Myanmar. The nearest administrative centre is Mawlamyine, 4 km away. Nearby places include Mawlamyine (4 km), Hmaw Bi (12 km), and Paung (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Martaban
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mon, Myanmar
- Population
- 48,629
- Coordinates
- 16.52834, 97.61570
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,069 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Martaban
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Martaban comes roughly 72 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Martaban (UTC+6:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Martaban
- Mawlamyine4 km · south
- Hmaw Bi12 km · north
- Paung19 km · north-west
- Mudon32 km · south
- Hpa-An40 km · north
- Kyaikkami51 km · south
- Thaton51 km · north-west
- Thanbyuzayat63 km · south
Prayer times in Martaban: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Martaban?
The Qibla in Martaban is 284.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,069 km away.
When is Maghrib in Martaban?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Martaban during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 44 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Martaban?
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 Fajr in Martaban?
Fajr in Martaban changes with the seasons: about 4:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.