City · Yangon
Prayer times in Kyauktan
Muslims living in Kyauktan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kyauktan is a city in Myanmar, in Yangon, with about 132,765 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Kyauktan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kyauktan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kyauktan by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kyauktan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:11 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, compared with only 11 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kyauktan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:11 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
Kyauktan is located 346 km south of Nay Pyi Taw, so Dhuhr in Kyauktan is called about 1 minute earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kyauktan.
Qibla direction in Kyauktan
From Kyauktan you pray towards the west, at an angle of 284.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,933 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kyauktan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kyauktan
For those fasting in Kyauktan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Myanmar.
Where Kyauktan is located
Kyauktan lies at 16.6374° N, 96.3251° E, in Yangon, in Myanmar. The nearest administrative centre is Yangon, 26 km away. Nearby places include Thanlyin (17 km), Thanhlyin (18 km), and Botataung (22 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kyauktan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yangon, Myanmar
- Population
- 132,765
- Coordinates
- 16.63736, 96.32512
- Time zone
- UTC+6:30
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,933 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kyauktan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kyauktan comes roughly 72 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:43 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:12 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Kyauktan
- Thanlyin17 km · north-west
- Thanhlyin18 km · north-west
- Botataung22 km · north-west
- Thongwa25 km · north-east
- Yangon26 km · north-west
- Set Ka Lay30 km · north-west
- Kanbe35 km · west
- Hlaingthaya36 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kyauktan
When is Fajr in Kyauktan?
Fajr in Kyauktan changes with the seasons: about 4:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Kyauktan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kyauktan?
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 Kyauktan differ from Nay Pyi Taw?
Yes. Kyauktan is 346 km from Nay Pyi Taw, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kyauktan is called about 1 minute earlier than in Nay Pyi Taw.
What is the Qibla direction in Kyauktan?
The Qibla in Kyauktan is 284.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,933 km away.