Prayer times – Chiang Mai

Muslim Presence in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, a major city in northern Thailand, is home to a long-established Muslim community. The city's Muslim population, though a minority, has been part of the local fabric for generations, contributing to the cultural and religious diversity of the region. The community is well-integrated, with a history of peaceful coexistence alongside the predominantly Buddhist population.

Community Implantation and Mosques The Muslim community in Chiang Mai is centered around several mosques and prayer places. Notable among them is Masjid Hidayatul Islam Banhaw, located on Charoen Prathet 1 Alley in the Chang Moi sub-district. This mosque serves as a central prayer place for the area. Other mapped prayer places include Masjid Al Jamiah in Chang Khlan, Masjid Nurul Chang Phuek (also known as Masjid Kunnun) in Si Phum, and Mosque Ton Pao in San Kamphaeng District. These locations indicate a widespread presence across the city and its outskirts.

Prayer Time Orientation For Muslims in Chiang Mai, the daily prayer rhythm follows the five obligatory prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude and longitude. Chiang Mai operates on Indochina Time (Asia/Bangkok). The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation during prayer. The calculation method used for determining prayer times is specified on the page.