Regional capital · North Hwanghae
Prayer times in Sariwon
This page shows today’s salah times in Sariwon, North Hwanghae, calculated 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.
Adhan times in Sariwon today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sariwon
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sariwon
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sariwon on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, against only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 9:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sariwon and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:34 PM | 8:04 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:50 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:49 PM |
Sariwon is located 59 km south of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Sariwon comes at almost exactly the same time as Pyongyang. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sariwon.
Qibla in Sariwon and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Sariwon: 284.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 8,205 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sariwon remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sariwon
For those fasting in Sariwon, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:56 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:37 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in North Korea.
Where Sariwon is located
Sariwon lies at 38.5072° N, 125.7558° E, in North Hwanghae, in North Korea. Nearby places include Chaeryŏng-ŭp (17 km), Hwangju-ŭp (18 km), and Anak (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sariwon
- Local name
- Sariwŏn-si
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Hwanghae, North Korea
- Population
- 310,100
- Coordinates
- 38.50722, 125.75583
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,205 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sariwon
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sariwon takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:34 PM for the majority, 5:49 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sariwon (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Sariwon
- Chaeryŏng-ŭp17 km · south-west
- Hwangju-ŭp18 km · north
- Anak23 km · west
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp29 km · south-west
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp29 km · west
- Songnim-ni30 km · north
- Sinwŏn-ŭp30 km · south
- Hŭkkyo-ri33 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sariwon
Which calculation method is used for Sariwon?
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 Sariwon during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sariwon?
The Qibla in Sariwon is 284.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,205 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sariwon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 December and 8:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Sariwon?
Fajr in Sariwon changes with the seasons: about 3:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.