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Prayer times in Ranam
This page shows today’s salah times in Ranam, North Hamgyong, 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 commonly used in North Korea.
Today’s prayer times in Ranam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ranam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ranam by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ranam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 13 min, against only 9 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 10:01 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:14 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ranam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:33 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:47 AM | 12:23 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:59 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:45 AM | 12:19 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:28 PM |
Compared with Pyongyang, Dhuhr in Ranam comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ranam is 447 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ranam
The Qibla in Ranam is at 286.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,432 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 points to 286.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Ranam
For those fasting in Ranam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 11 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in North Korea.
About Ranam
The coordinates of Ranam are 41.7136° N and 129.6844° E. The nearest cities on our site are Chongjin (12 km), Kyŏngsŏng (15 km), and Ŏrang (30 km). Chongjin, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across North Hamgyong.
- Name
- Ranam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Hamgyong, North Korea
- Population
- 34,055
- Coordinates
- 41.71361, 129.68444
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,432 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ranam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ranam comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:39 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:29 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ranam and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ranam
- Chongjin12 km · north-east
- Kyŏngsŏng15 km · south-west
- Ŏrang30 km · south
- Puryŏng-ŭp39 km · north
- Hwasŏng53 km · south
- Yŏnsa-ŭp60 km · west
- Myŏnggan-dong66 km · south
- Musan-ŭp69 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ranam
When is Fajr in Ranam?
Fajr in Ranam depends on the season: about 2:35 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 Ranam during Ramadan?
About 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ranam?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Ranam?
The Qibla in Ranam is 286.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,432 km away.
Do prayer times in Ranam differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Ranam is 447 km from Pyongyang, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ranam is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.