Region · South Korea
Prayer times in Sejong-si
Prayer times in Sejong-si (South Korea): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sejong-si has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Sejong-si today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sejong-si
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Sejong-si by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sejong-si on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:21 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 9:36 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sejong-si and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:46 PM |
Sejong-si lies 112 km south of Seoul, so Dhuhr in Sejong-si comes about 1 minute earlier than in Seoul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sejong-si.
Finding the Qibla from Sejong-si
In Sejong-si you face towards the west, at an angle of 286.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,393 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sejong-si 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 Sejong-si
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sejong-si is around 5:49 AM and iftar at 6:03 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Sejong-si is located
Sejong-si is one of the regions of South Korea. Its main city, Sejong, lies at 36.5925° N, 127.2922° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Sejong-si
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- South Korea
- Coordinates
- 36.59245, 127.29223
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,393 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sejong-si
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sejong-si comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:39 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sejong-si and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Sejong-si
- Prayer times in Sejong394,630
- Sejong
Prayer times near Sejong-si
- North Chungcheong18 km · east
- Daejeon28 km · south
- Chungcheongnam-do56 km · west
- Gyeonggi-do80 km · north
- Jeollabuk-do86 km · south
- Incheon109 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sejong-si
When is Maghrib in Sejong-si?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sejong-si during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sejong-si?
The Qibla in Sejong-si is 286.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,393 km away.
Do prayer times in Sejong-si differ from Seoul?
Yes. Sejong-si is 112 km from Seoul, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sejong-si comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Seoul.
What time is Fajr in Sejong-si?
Fajr in Sejong-si depends on the season: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.