Region · North Korea
Prayer times in Kangwŏn-do
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kangwŏn-do, a region of North Korea, together with links to the 5 cities and towns of Kangwŏn-do that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Wonsan; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Kangwŏn-do today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kangwŏn-do
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kangwŏn-do by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kangwŏn-do on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:04 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 9:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kangwŏn-do and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:04 AM | 5:04 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:29 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:53 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:41 PM |
Kangwŏn-do lies 146 km east of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Kangwŏn-do is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kangwŏn-do.
Qibla direction in Kangwŏn-do
Qibla from Kangwŏn-do: 285.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,328 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kangwŏn-do remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Kangwŏn-do during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kangwŏn-do: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:58 PM, roughly 11 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kangwŏn-do on the map
Kangwŏn-do is one of the regions of North Korea. Its main city, Wonsan, lies at 39.1528° N, 127.4436° E. The region has 5 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kangwŏn-do
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- North Korea
- Coordinates
- 39.15278, 127.44361
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,328 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kangwŏn-do
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kangwŏn-do comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:43 PM instead of 4:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Kangwŏn-do, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Kangwŏn-do
- Prayer times in Wonsan329,207
- Anbyŏn-ŭp31,845
- Salah times Kosan24,822
- Hoeyang21,111
- Prayer times in T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp20,575
Prayer times near Kangwŏn-do
- South Hamgyong85 km · north
- South P’yŏngan Province136 km · west
- Pyongyang146 km · west
- Kaesong152 km · south-west
- North Hwanghae163 km · south-west
- Nampo182 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kangwŏn-do
Which calculation method is used for Kangwŏn-do?
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 Kangwŏn-do differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Kangwŏn-do is 146 km from Pyongyang, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kangwŏn-do is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.
What is the Qibla direction in Kangwŏn-do?
The Qibla in Kangwŏn-do is 285.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,328 km away.
How long is the fast in Kangwŏn-do during Ramadan?
About 11 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Kangwŏn-do?
Fajr in Kangwŏn-do changes with the seasons: about 3:04 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.