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Prayer times in Lao Cai
This page gives today’s prayer times in Lao Cai, a region of Vietnam, together with links to the 4 cities and towns of Lao Cai that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Lao Cai; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Lao Cai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lao Cai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lao Cai change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lao Cai on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:54 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 31 min, against only 10 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lao Cai and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with Hanoi, Dhuhr in Lao Cai comes about 7 minutes later than in Hanoi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Lao Cai is 252 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Lao Cai
The Qibla in Lao Cai is at 282.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,562 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 282.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Lao Cai
Ramadan in Lao Cai: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:57 PM, roughly 12 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 34 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Lao Cai on the map
Lao Cai is one of the regions of Vietnam. Its main city, Lao Cai, is at 22.4856° N, 103.9707° E. The region has 4 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Lao Cai
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Vietnam
- Coordinates
- 22.48556, 103.97066
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,562 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lao Cai
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lao Cai is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Lao Cai and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Lao Cai
- Prayer times in Lao Cai130,671
- Yên Bái100,631
- Salah times Nghĩa Lộ68,206
- Thị Trấn Phố Lu32,800
Prayer times near Lao Cai
- Lai Châu Province54 km · west
- Sơn La Province129 km · south
- Tuyen Quang148 km · south-east
- Điện Biên Province157 km · south-west
- Phu Tho196 km · south-east
- Thai Nguyen217 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lao Cai
How long is the fast in Lao Cai during Ramadan?
About 12 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Lao Cai differ from Hanoi?
Yes. Lao Cai is 252 km from Hanoi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Lao Cai comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Hanoi.
What is the Qibla direction in Lao Cai?
The Qibla in Lao Cai is 282.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,562 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Lao Cai?
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.
When is Fajr in Lao Cai?
Fajr in Lao Cai depends on the season: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.