Prayer times – Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

Muslim Presence: Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp is a city in North Korea with a small Muslim community. Islam has been present in the Korean peninsula for decades, primarily through foreign workers and diplomats. In Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp, the Muslim population is limited, and there are no known permanent mosques or Islamic centers. The community relies on private spaces for prayer and religious observance.

Community Implantation: Currently, there are no mapped mosques or prayer places in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp. The nearest Islamic facilities are likely in the capital, Pyongyang, where the only known mosque in North Korea is located. As such, the Muslim presence in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp is minimal and not publicly visible through established prayer spaces.

Prayer-Time Orientation: Muslims in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone (Asia/Pyongyang). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city’s latitude. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are important for prayer orientation, though specific values are not provided here. The calculation method used for prayer times is not specified.