Capital city · Melekeok
Prayer times in Ngerulmud
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ngerulmud, Melekeok, 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 the usual reference in Palau.
Adhan times in Ngerulmud today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ngerulmud
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ngerulmud by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ngerulmud on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, against only 11 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:01 PM and 7:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ngerulmud 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 | 12:09 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:09 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:01 PM |
Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Palau.
Qibla direction in Ngerulmud
From Ngerulmud you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,196 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ngerulmud and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ngerulmud
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ngerulmud is around 4:59 AM and iftar at 6:11 PM, for a fast of 13 h 02 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:52 AM and iftar to 6:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Ngerulmud on the map
Ngerulmud is located at 7.5008° N, 134.6238° E, in Melekeok, in Palau. Nearby places include Melekeok Village (2 km), Ngchesar Hamlet (4 km), and Ngerkeai (6 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ngerulmud
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Melekeok, Palau
- Coordinates
- 7.50077, 134.62380
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,196 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ngerulmud
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ngerulmud comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ngerulmud and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ngerulmud
- Melekeok Village2 km · east
- Ngchesar Hamlet4 km · south-west
- Ngerkeai6 km · north
- Imeong Hamlet11 km · west
- Ngardmau13 km · north-west
- Ulimang14 km · north
- Ngereklmadel15 km · west
- Ngchemiangel17 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ngerulmud
Which calculation method is used for Ngerulmud?
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 Ngerulmud?
The Qibla in Ngerulmud is 291.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,196 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ngerulmud?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 6:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ngerulmud during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ngerulmud?
Fajr in Ngerulmud depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 4:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.