Prayer times – Gunsan

Muslim Presence in Gunsan Gunsan, a port city in Jeonbuk State, has a small but established Muslim community. While historical records are limited, the presence of Islamic centers and mosques in the city and surrounding areas indicates a growing Muslim population, likely composed of foreign workers, students, and families who have settled here over recent decades.

Community Implantation The Muslim community in Gunsan is centered around the Gunsan Islamic Center (군산 이슬람 센터) on Osikdo-dong, which serves as a key prayer place. Additionally, the Islamic Mosque on Daehak-ro and Machit on Miryong-dong provide further prayer facilities within the city. Beyond Gunsan, nearby cities like Jeonju host Abu Bakr Al-Seddiq Masjid, a prominent listed mosque, and other prayer places in Iksan, Boryeong, and Gimje, reflecting a regional network of Muslim worship.

Prayer Time Orientation Prayer times in Gunsan follow the daily rhythm of Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, varying throughout the year due to the city's latitude and seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset. Gunsan operates on Asia/Seoul timezone. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation. The calculation method used ensures accurate timings aligned with Islamic jurisprudence.