Region · South Korea
Prayer times in Gangwon-do
This page gives today’s prayer times in Gangwon-do, a region of South Korea, together with links to the 14 cities of Gangwon-do that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Chuncheon; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Gangwon-do today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gangwon-do prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gangwon-do by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gangwon-do on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, against only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 9:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gangwon-do and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:31 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:42 PM |
Compared with Seoul, Dhuhr in Gangwon-do is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Seoul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gangwon-do is 75 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Gangwon-do and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Gangwon-do is at 286.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,390 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 286.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gangwon-do
Ramadan in Gangwon-do: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:00 PM, about 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Gangwon-do
Gangwon-do is one of the regions of South Korea. Its main city, Chuncheon, is at 37.8830° N, 127.7289° E. The region has 14 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Gangwon-do
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- South Korea
- Coordinates
- 37.88302, 127.72890
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,390 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gangwon-do
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gangwon-do comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:39 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gangwon-do (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Gangwon-do
- Prayer times in Wŏnju332,849
- Chuncheon284,855
- Salah times Gangneung208,161
- Donghae City101,128
- Prayer times in Sokcho81,164
- Hongch’ŏn75,251
- Salah times Kosong62,446
- T’aebaek48,962
- Prayer times in Samcheok42,145
- Cheorwon40,646
- Salah times Neietsu25,413
- Yanggu24,027
- Prayer times in Hwacheon22,965
- Jumunjin20,600
Nearby cities to Gangwon-do
- Seoul75 km · south-west
- Gyeonggi-do91 km · south-west
- Incheon102 km · south-west
- North Chungcheong140 km · south
- Sejong-si149 km · south
- Chungcheongnam-do171 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gangwon-do
What time is Fajr in Gangwon-do?
Fajr in Gangwon-do changes with the seasons: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 6:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Gangwon-do during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Gangwon-do?
The Qibla in Gangwon-do is 286.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,390 km away.
When is Maghrib in Gangwon-do?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Gangwon-do differ from Seoul?
Yes. Gangwon-do is 75 km from Seoul, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Gangwon-do comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Seoul.