City · South Hwanghae
Prayer times in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
Muslims living in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Sinch’ŏn-ŭp is a city in North Korea, in South Hwanghae, with about 141,407 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:17 AM on 21 June and 6:16 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 58 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:21 PM and 8:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 50 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 30 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:17 AM | 5:15 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:35 PM | 8:05 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:03 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:50 PM |
Sinch’ŏn-ŭp is located 79 km south of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp is called roughly 1 minute later than in Pyongyang. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp.
Qibla direction in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
The Qibla in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp is at 284.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,187 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
For those fasting in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:58 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 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 Sinch’ŏn-ŭp is located
The coordinates of Sinch’ŏn-ŭp are 38.3532° N and 125.4842° E. The nearest cities on our site are Chaeryŏng-ŭp (13 km), Samch’ŏn (14 km), and Anak (18 km). Chaeryŏng-ŭp, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across South Hwanghae.
- Name
- Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South Hwanghae, North Korea
- Population
- 141,407
- Coordinates
- 38.35323, 125.48423
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,187 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:49 PM instead of 4:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:46 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 offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
- Chaeryŏng-ŭp13 km · north-east
- Samch’ŏn14 km · west
- Anak18 km · north
- Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp24 km · north
- Sinwŏn-ŭp28 km · south-east
- Sariwon29 km · north-east
- Songhwa30 km · west
- Ŭllyul31 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp
What is the Qibla direction in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp?
The Qibla in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp is 284.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,187 km away.
What time is Fajr in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp?
Fajr in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp depends on the season: about 3:17 AM on 21 June and about 6:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sinch’ŏn-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 Maghrib in Sinch’ŏn-ŭp?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 8:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.