Region · North Korea 12902703
Prayer times in Kaesong
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kaesong, a region of North Korea, together with links to the 1 cities of Kaesong that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Kaesong; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Kaesong
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kaesong
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kaesong by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kaesong move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:16 AM on 21 June and 6:11 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 55 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:17 PM and 8:00 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 48 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 32 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:16 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:30 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:47 PM |
Kaesong lies 137 km south-east of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Kaesong comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kaesong.
Qibla direction in Kaesong
The Qibla in Kaesong is at 285.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,288 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 285.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Kaesong
Ramadan in Kaesong: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:04 PM, about 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 66 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kaesong on the map
Kaesong is one of the regions of North Korea. Its main city, Kaesong, lies at 37.9708° N, 126.5544° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kaesong
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- North Korea
- Coordinates
- 37.97083, 126.55444
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,288 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kaesong
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kaesong comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:44 PM instead of 4:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kaesong and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Kaesong
- Prayer times in Kaesong338,155
Nearby cities to Kaesong
- South Hwanghae74 km · west
- North Hwanghae92 km · north-west
- Nampo131 km · north-west
- Pyongyang137 km · north-west
- Kangwŏn-do152 km · north-east
- South P’yŏngan Province154 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaesong
How long is the fast in Kaesong during Ramadan?
About 12 h 01 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 Kaesong?
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 Kaesong?
The Qibla in Kaesong is 285.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,288 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kaesong?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 8:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kaesong differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Kaesong is 137 km from Pyongyang, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kaesong comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.