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Prayer times in Chunggang
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chunggang, Chagang, calculated 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 the usual reference in North Korea.
Today’s prayer times in Chunggang
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Chunggang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chunggang change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chunggang on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:46 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 13 min, against only 9 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chunggang and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:46 AM | 4:58 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:37 PM | 8:11 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:56 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:40 PM |
Chunggang lies 319 km north of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Chunggang comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chunggang.
Finding the Qibla from Chunggang
Qibla direction for Chunggang: 284.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,205 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Chunggang remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Chunggang
Ramadan in Chunggang: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:56 PM, about 11 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 76 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Chunggang is located
The coordinates of Chunggang are 41.7772° N and 126.8736° E. The closest places on our site are Manp’o (85 km), Sijung (88 km), and Kanggye (93 km). Kanggye, the nearest administrative centre, is 93 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Chagang.
- Name
- Chunggang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chagang, North Korea
- Population
- 41,022
- Coordinates
- 41.77722, 126.87361
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,205 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chunggang
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chunggang comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chunggang (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Chunggang
- Manp’o85 km · south-west
- Sijung88 km · south-west
- Kanggye93 km · south
- Hyesan116 km · east
- Hyesan-dong117 km · east
- Samjiyŏn-ŭp120 km · east
- Kapsan-ŭp141 km · south-east
- Kop’ung152 km · south-west
Prayer times in Chunggang: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Chunggang differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Chunggang is 319 km from Pyongyang, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Chunggang comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.
Which calculation method is used for Chunggang?
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 is the Qibla direction in Chunggang?
The Qibla in Chunggang is 284.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,205 km away.
How long is the fast in Chunggang during Ramadan?
About 11 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Chunggang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 8:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.