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Prayer times in Nampo
Prayer times in Nampo (North Korea): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nampo has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Nampo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nampo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Nampo change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nampo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, against only 9 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 9:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nampo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:14 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:36 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:52 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:02 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:50 PM |
Nampo is located 45 km south-west of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Nampo is called roughly 1 minute later than in Pyongyang. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nampo.
Qibla direction in Nampo
Qibla direction for Nampo: 284.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,170 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Nampo is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Nampo during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nampo is at about 5:58 AM and iftar at 6:07 PM, for a fast of 11 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:22 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Nampo
Nampo is one of the regions of North Korea. Its main city, Nampo, lies at 38.7375° N, 125.4078° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Nampo
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- North Korea
- Coordinates
- 38.73750, 125.40778
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,170 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nampo
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nampo comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Nampo, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Nampo
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Prayer times near Nampo
- North Hwanghae40 km · south-east
- Pyongyang45 km · north-east
- South P’yŏngan Province69 km · north-east
- South Hwanghae82 km · south
- Kaesong131 km · south-east
- P'yŏngan-bukto175 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nampo
When is Maghrib in Nampo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 8:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Nampo?
The Qibla in Nampo is 284.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,170 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nampo?
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.
How long is the fast in Nampo during Ramadan?
About 11 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Nampo differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Nampo is 45 km from Pyongyang, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Nampo is called about 1 minute later than in Pyongyang.