City · P'yŏngan-bukto
Prayer times in Kujang-ŭp
This page shows today’s salah times in Kujang-ŭp, P'yŏngan-bukto, 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 ready to 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 Kujang-ŭp
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kujang-ŭp prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kujang-ŭp change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kujang-ŭp on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:05 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h, against only 9 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 10:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kujang-ŭp and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:05 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:36 PM | 8:08 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:34 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:46 PM |
Kujang-ŭp is located 96 km north of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Kujang-ŭp comes about 1 minute earlier than in Pyongyang. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kujang-ŭp.
Finding the Qibla from Kujang-ŭp
Qibla from Kujang-ŭp: 284.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,190 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kujang-ŭp remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kujang-ŭp
For those fasting in Kujang-ŭp, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 5:56 AM on the first day, 11 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in North Korea.
Where Kujang-ŭp is located
Kujang-ŭp is located at 39.8672° N, 126.0303° E, in P'yŏngan-bukto, in North Korea. The nearest administrative centre is Sunch’ŏn, 49 km away. Close by you will find Kaech’ŏn (22 km), Tŏkch’ŏn (23 km), and Anju (42 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kujang-ŭp
- Type
- City
- Part of
- P'yŏngan-bukto, North Korea
- Population
- 19,522
- Coordinates
- 39.86722, 126.03028
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,190 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kujang-ŭp
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kujang-ŭp takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:36 PM for the majority, 5:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kujang-ŭp, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Kujang-ŭp
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kujang-ŭp
What is the Qibla direction in Kujang-ŭp?
The Qibla in Kujang-ŭp is 284.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,190 km away.
How long is the fast in Kujang-ŭp during Ramadan?
About 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kujang-ŭp?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 8:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kujang-ŭp?
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 Kujang-ŭp?
Fajr in Kujang-ŭp changes with the seasons: about 3:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.