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Prayer times in Samcheok
Residents of and visitors to Samcheok can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Samcheok is a city in South Korea, in Gangwon-do, with about 42,145 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Samcheok today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Samcheok
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Samcheok change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Samcheok on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 45 min, compared with only 9 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 9:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Samcheok and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:03 AM | 12:25 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:34 AM | 12:21 PM | 2:51 PM | 5:09 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Seoul, Dhuhr in Samcheok is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Seoul, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Samcheok is 194 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Samcheok
The Qibla in Samcheok is at 286.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,526 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 286.9°.
Fasting hours in Samcheok during Ramadan
Ramadan in Samcheok: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:54 PM, about 12 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 64 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Samcheok on the map
The coordinates of Samcheok are 37.4406° N and 129.1708° E. The closest places on our site are Donghae City (13 km), T’aebaek (34 km), and Gangneung (44 km). Gangneung, the nearest administrative centre, is 44 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Gangwon-do.
- Name
- Samcheok
- Local name
- Santyoku
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Population
- 42,145
- Coordinates
- 37.44056, 129.17083
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,526 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Samcheok
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Samcheok comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:33 PM instead of 4:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:31 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Samcheok in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Samcheok
When is Fajr in Samcheok?
Fajr in Samcheok depends on the season: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Samcheok?
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 Samcheok?
The Qibla in Samcheok is 286.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,526 km away.
Do prayer times in Samcheok differ from Seoul?
Yes. Samcheok is 194 km from Seoul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Samcheok comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Seoul.
When is Maghrib in Samcheok?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:09 PM on 21 December and 7:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.