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Prayer times in Gwangju
Prayer times in Gwangju (South Korea): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Gwangju has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Gwangju today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gwangju prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gwangju
Prayer times in Gwangju change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:31 AM and Maghrib at 7:50 PM, giving a day of 14 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:05 AM and Maghrib to 5:24 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 47 min. The difference 4 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:18 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:36 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:50 PM |
Compared with Seoul, Dhuhr in Gwangju comes at almost exactly the same time as Seoul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gwangju is 268 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Gwangju
The Qibla in Gwangju is at 286.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,405 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 286.3°.
Fasting hours in Gwangju during Ramadan
Ramadan in Gwangju: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, roughly 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 59 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Gwangju
Gwangju is one of the regions of South Korea. Its main city, Gwangju, is at 35.1547° N, 126.9156° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Gwangju
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- South Korea
- Coordinates
- 35.15472, 126.91556
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,405 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gwangju
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gwangju is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:22 PM for the majority, 5:37 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gwangju (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Gwangju
- Prayer times in Gwangju1,401,235
- Masan434,371
Nearby cities to Gwangju
- Jeollanam-do44 km · south-west
- Jeollabuk-do77 km · north
- Daejeon140 km · north
- Gyeongsangnam-do161 km · east
- Chungcheongnam-do163 km · north
- Sejong-si163 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gwangju
When is Maghrib in Gwangju?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gwangju during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Gwangju?
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 time is Fajr in Gwangju?
Fajr in Gwangju changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Gwangju?
The Qibla in Gwangju is 286.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,405 km away.