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Prayer times in Shan State
Salah times in Shan State (Myanmar): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Shan State has 24 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Shan State
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shan State prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shan State change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Shan State move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:57 AM on 21 June and 5:14 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 17 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:26 PM and 6:45 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 24 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 52 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:40 PM |
Shan State is located 150 km north-east of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Shan State comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shan State.
Finding the Qibla from Shan State
In Shan State you pray towards the west, at an angle of 281.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,900 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shan State 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 Shan State during Ramadan
Ramadan in Shan State: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:56 PM, roughly 12 h 36 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 31 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Shan State on the map
Shan State is one of the regions of Myanmar. Its main city, Taunggyi, is at 20.7892° N, 97.0378° E. The region has 24 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Shan State
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Myanmar
- Coordinates
- 20.78919, 97.03776
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,900 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shan State
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shan State is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:42 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shan State and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Shan State
- Prayer times in Yawnghwe188,083
- Kēng Tung171,620
- Salah times Mu-se165,022
- Taunggyi160,115
- Prayer times in Lashio131,000
- Möng Yang117,108
- Salah times Heho93,041
- Kalaw93,032
- Prayer times in Tachilek51,553
- Möng La43,000
- Salah times Kyaukme39,930
- Möng Yawng39,102
- Prayer times in Tangyan33,603
- Namhkam33,382
- Salah times Aungban30,982
- Lawksawk29,533
- Prayer times in Panglong27,115
- Kutkai24,963
- Salah times Nansang23,792
- Laukkai23,435
- Prayer times in Hsipaw20,897
- Pindaya17,544
- Salah times Pangkham15,936
- Pèkon15,323
Nearby cities to Shan State
- Kayah State125 km · south
- Nay Pyi Taw150 km · south-west
- Mandalay Region165 km · north-west
- Magway231 km · west
- Sagaing Region245 km · north-west
- Bago Region388 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shan State
What is the Qibla direction in Shan State?
The Qibla in Shan State is 281.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,900 km away.
When is Maghrib in Shan State?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Shan State 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.
Which calculation method is used for Shan State?
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.
Do prayer times in Shan State differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Shan State is 150 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Shan State comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw.