City · Jeollabuk-do
Prayer times in Buan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Buan, Jeollabuk-do, 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 South Korea.
Adhan times in Buan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Buan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Buan by season
Prayer times in Buan change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:28 AM and Maghrib at 7:52 PM, for a day of 14 h 35 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:07 AM and Maghrib to 5:23 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 44 min. That is a difference of 4 h 51 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:28 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:49 PM |
Compared with Seoul, Dhuhr in Buan is called roughly 1 minute later than in Seoul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Buan is 206 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Buan
The Qibla in Buan is at 286.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,371 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 286.0°.
Fasting hours in Buan during Ramadan
Ramadan in Buan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, about 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 60 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Buan on the map
Buan lies at 35.7281° N, 126.7319° E, in Jeollabuk-do, in South Korea. The nearest administrative centre is Jeonju, 39 km away. Nearby places include Kimje (16 km), Jeongeup (22 km), and Gunsan (28 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Buan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
- Population
- 22,267
- Coordinates
- 35.72806, 126.73194
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,371 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Buan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Buan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Buan, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Buan
What time is Fajr in Buan?
Fajr in Buan depends on the season: about 3:28 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Buan?
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.
Do prayer times in Buan differ from Seoul?
Yes. Buan is 206 km from Seoul, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Buan comes about 1 minute later than in Seoul.
How long is the fast in Buan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Buan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.