Region · North Korea
Prayer times in North Hamgyong
Prayer times in North Hamgyong (North Korea): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Hamgyong has 18 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in North Hamgyong
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
North Hamgyong prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in North Hamgyong change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in North Hamgyong on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:34 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 13 min, compared with only 9 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 10:01 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of North Hamgyong and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:32 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:34 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:23 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:59 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:44 AM | 12:19 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:28 PM |
North Hamgyong lies 458 km north-east of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in North Hamgyong comes about 16 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in North Hamgyong.
Finding the Qibla from North Hamgyong
The Qibla in North Hamgyong is at 286.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,437 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 shows 286.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in North Hamgyong
Ramadan in North Hamgyong: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, roughly 11 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 76 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where North Hamgyong is located
North Hamgyong is one of the regions of North Korea. Its main city, Chongjin, is at 41.7956° N, 129.7758° E. The region has 18 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- North Hamgyong
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- North Korea
- Coordinates
- 41.79556, 129.77583
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,437 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Hamgyong
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in North Hamgyong is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:25 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in North Hamgyong and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in North Hamgyong
- Prayer times in Chongjin327,000
- Hwasŏng99,557
- Salah times Myŏnggan-dong99,557
- Ŭndŏk89,244
- Prayer times in Ŏrang87,757
- Hwadae67,677
- Salah times Namyang Workers' District65,956
- Myŏngch’ŏn65,797
- Prayer times in Kilju63,652
- Puryŏng-ŭp48,958
- Salah times Hoeryŏng43,831
- Yŏnsa-ŭp37,876
- Prayer times in Kyŏngsŏng35,604
- Aoji-ri34,248
- Salah times Ranam34,055
- Namyang22,218
- Prayer times in Musan-ŭp21,739
- Onsŏng19,806
Prayer times near North Hamgyong
- Rason66 km · north-east
- Yanggang-do140 km · west
- South Hamgyong281 km · south-west
- Chagang282 km · west
- Kangwŏn-do354 km · south-west
- South P’yŏngan Province435 km · south-west
Prayer times in North Hamgyong: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in North Hamgyong?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in North Hamgyong?
The Qibla in North Hamgyong is 286.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,437 km away.
Which calculation method is used for North Hamgyong?
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.
When is Fajr in North Hamgyong?
Fajr in North Hamgyong depends on the season: about 2:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in North Hamgyong during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.