Regional capital · Kangwŏn-do
Prayer times in Wonsan
Muslims living in Wonsan can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Wonsan is a regional capital in North Korea, in Kangwŏn-do, with about 329,207 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 Wonsan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Wonsan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Wonsan by season
Prayer times in Wonsan vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:04 AM and Maghrib at 8:00 PM, giving a day of 14 h 55 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:09 AM and Maghrib to 5:10 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 25 min. The difference 5 h 31 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 |
Compared with Pyongyang, Dhuhr in Wonsan is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Wonsan is 146 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Wonsan
The Qibla in Wonsan is at 285.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,328 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 285.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Wonsan
Ramadan in Wonsan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:58 PM, about 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Wonsan is located
Wonsan is located at 39.1528° N, 127.4436° E, in Kangwŏn-do, in North Korea. Nearby places include Anbyŏn-ŭp (14 km), Kosan (33 km), and Kowŏn-ŭp (36 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Wonsan
- Local name
- Wŏnsan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kangwŏn-do, North Korea
- Population
- 329,207
- 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 Wonsan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wonsan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:29 PM for the majority, 5:43 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Wonsan, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Wonsan
- Anbyŏn-ŭp14 km · south-east
- Kosan33 km · south
- Kowŏn-ŭp36 km · north-west
- T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp45 km · south-east
- Hoeyang51 km · south
- Hŭngnam78 km · north
- Hamhung85 km · north
- Samho-rodongjagu96 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wonsan
What time is Fajr in Wonsan?
Fajr in Wonsan 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Wonsan?
The Qibla in Wonsan is 285.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,328 km away.
When is Maghrib in Wonsan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 PM on 21 December and 8:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Wonsan?
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 Wonsan differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Wonsan is 146 km from Pyongyang, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Wonsan is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.