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Prayer times in Kapsan-ŭp
Residents of and visitors to Kapsan-ŭp can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kapsan-ŭp is a city in North Korea, in Yanggang-do, with about 20,406 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kapsan-ŭp today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kapsan-ŭp
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kapsan-ŭp change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kapsan-ŭp on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:46 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 08 min, compared with only 9 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 10:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kapsan-ŭp and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:46 AM | 4:54 AM | 12:29 PM | 4:30 PM | 8:03 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:48 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:35 PM |
Kapsan-ŭp is located 315 km north-east of Pyongyang, so Dhuhr in Kapsan-ŭp is called about 10 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kapsan-ŭp.
Finding the Qibla from Kapsan-ŭp
The Qibla in Kapsan-ŭp is at 285.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,340 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 285.5°.
Fasting hours in Kapsan-ŭp during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kapsan-ŭp is at about 5:48 AM and iftar at 5:52 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 54 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:08 AM and iftar to 6:26 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Kapsan-ŭp
The coordinates of Kapsan-ŭp are 41.0903° N and 128.2933° E. The closest places on our site are Hyesan-dong (35 km), Hyesan (36 km), and Changam-ch’on (68 km). Hyesan, the nearest administrative centre, is 36 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Yanggang-do.
- Name
- Kapsan-ŭp
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yanggang-do, North Korea
- Population
- 20,406
- Coordinates
- 41.09028, 128.29333
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,340 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kapsan-ŭp
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kapsan-ŭp comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:44 PM instead of 4:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Kapsan-ŭp and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kapsan-ŭp
- Hyesan-dong35 km · north
- Hyesan36 km · north
- Changam-ch’on68 km · south-east
- Samjiyŏn-ŭp79 km · north
- Kilju88 km · east
- Iwŏn-ŭp91 km · south
- Myŏngch’ŏn95 km · east
- Myŏnggan-dong101 km · east
Prayer times in Kapsan-ŭp: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kapsan-ŭp?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:01 PM on 21 December and 8:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kapsan-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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kapsan-ŭp?
The Qibla in Kapsan-ŭp is 285.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,340 km away.
Do prayer times in Kapsan-ŭp differ from Pyongyang?
Yes. Kapsan-ŭp is 315 km from Pyongyang, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Kapsan-ŭp is called about 10 minutes earlier than in Pyongyang.
How long is the fast in Kapsan-ŭp during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.