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Prayer times in Tachilek
Residents of and visitors to Tachilek can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tachilek is a city in Myanmar, in Shan State, with about 51,553 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Tachilek
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tachilek
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tachilek change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tachilek on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 22 min, compared with only 10 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 7:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tachilek and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:30 PM |
Tachilek is located 399 km east of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Tachilek comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tachilek.
Qibla direction in Tachilek
Qibla from Tachilek: 282.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,198 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Tachilek is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Tachilek during Ramadan
Ramadan in Tachilek: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:45 PM, about 12 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Tachilek is located
The coordinates of Tachilek are 20.4475° N and 99.8808° E. The closest places on our site are Möng Yawng (95 km), Kēng Tung (132 km), and Möng La (137 km). Loikaw, the nearest administrative centre, is 292 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Shan State.
- Name
- Tachilek
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shan State, Myanmar
- Population
- 51,553
- Coordinates
- 20.44750, 99.88083
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,198 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tachilek
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tachilek takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:58 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:13 PM for the majority, 4:31 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Tachilek in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Tachilek
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tachilek
Which calculation method is used for Tachilek?
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 Tachilek?
Fajr in Tachilek changes with the seasons: about 3:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Tachilek differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Tachilek is 399 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Tachilek is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw.
When is Maghrib in Tachilek?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Tachilek?
The Qibla in Tachilek is 282.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,198 km away.