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Prayer times in Anbyŏn-ŭp

This page shows today’s salah times in Anbyŏn-ŭp, Kangwŏn-do, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in North Korea.

Prayer times in Anbyŏn-ŭp today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in North Korea we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+9) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Anbyŏn-ŭp

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Anbyŏn-ŭp by season

It helps to know how prayer times in Anbyŏn-ŭp move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:05 AM on 21 June and 6:09 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 04 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:10 PM and 7:59 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 55 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 26 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Anbyŏn-ŭp (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:05 AM6:35 AM12:38 PM4:03 PM6:41 PM8:05 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:05 AM5:04 AM12:32 PM4:28 PM7:59 PM9:50 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:48 AM6:18 AM12:22 PM3:49 PM6:26 PM7:51 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:09 AM7:45 AM12:28 PM2:53 PM5:10 PM6:41 PM

Compared with Pyongyang, Dhuhr in Anbyŏn-ŭp comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Anbyŏn-ŭp is 153 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Anbyŏn-ŭp

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Qibla from Anbyŏn-ŭp: 285.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 8,338 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Anbyŏn-ŭp remains the simplest guide.

Ramadan timetable for Anbyŏn-ŭp

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Anbyŏn-ŭp is at about 5:50 AM and iftar at 5:58 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:13 AM and iftar to 6:30 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

About Anbyŏn-ŭp

The coordinates of Anbyŏn-ŭp are 39.0425° N and 127.5239° E. The closest places on our site are Wonsan (14 km), Kosan (23 km), and T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp (33 km). Wonsan, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Kangwŏn-do.

Name
Anbyŏn-ŭp
Type
City
Part of
Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
Population
31,845
Coordinates
39.04250, 127.52389
Time zone
UTC+9
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
285.6° (west)
Distance to Makkah
8,338 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Anbyŏn-ŭp

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Anbyŏn-ŭp comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:43 PM instead of 4:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:38 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 Anbyŏn-ŭp (UTC+9), whatever your location.

Prayer times near Anbyŏn-ŭp

Prayer times in Anbyŏn-ŭp: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Anbyŏn-ŭp?

The Qibla in Anbyŏn-ŭp is 285.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,338 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Anbyŏn-ŭp?

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 Anbyŏn-ŭp differ from Pyongyang?

Yes. Anbyŏn-ŭp is 153 km from Pyongyang, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Anbyŏn-ŭp comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.

How long is the fast in Anbyŏn-ŭp during Ramadan?

Roughly 11 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Anbyŏn-ŭp?

Fajr in Anbyŏn-ŭp depends on the season: about 3:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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