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Prayer times in Ngetkib
Looking for the adhan times in Ngetkib? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ngetkib, Airai. Every figure is computed for 7.3645° N, 134.5148° E, so the times reflect Ngetkib itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ngetkib
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ngetkib prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ngetkib change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ngetkib on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, compared with only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:01 PM and 7:32 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ngetkib and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:47 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:01 PM |
Ngetkib is located 19 km south-west of Ngerulmud, so Dhuhr in Ngetkib comes at almost exactly the same time as Ngerulmud. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ngetkib.
Finding the Qibla from Ngetkib
In Ngetkib you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,190 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ngetkib and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ngetkib
Ramadan in Ngetkib: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:12 PM, roughly 13 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Ngetkib on the map
Ngetkib is located at 7.3645° N, 134.5148° E, in Airai, in Palau. Close by you will find Koror (5 km), Ngchemiangel (10 km), and Ngereklmadel (14 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ngetkib
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Airai, Palau
- Population
- 62
- Coordinates
- 7.36451, 134.51484
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,190 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ngetkib
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ngetkib is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:33 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Ngetkib, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Ngetkib
- Koror5 km · south-west
- Ngchemiangel10 km · north-west
- Ngereklmadel14 km · north
- Ngchesar Hamlet16 km · north-east
- Imeong Hamlet19 km · north
- Ngerulmud19 km · north-east
- Melekeok Village20 km · north-east
- Ngerkeai25 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ngetkib
What time is Fajr in Ngetkib?
Fajr in Ngetkib depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 4:54 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ngetkib?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 December and 6:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ngetkib differ from Ngerulmud?
Yes. Ngetkib is 19 km from Ngerulmud, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ngetkib comes at almost exactly the same time as Ngerulmud.
How long is the fast in Ngetkib during Ramadan?
About 13 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ngetkib?
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.