Kanggye prayer times are calculated based on the city's coordinates and timezone. Since there are no public mosques, Muslims may rely on personal schedules or online resources. The calculation method used is standard for the region, ensuring accuracy for daily prayers.
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Maghrib
19:18
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Prayer times – Kanggye
Kanggye, North Korea • Korean Time (UTC+9)
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Fajr
04:13
Sunrise
05:53
Dhuhr
12:37
Asr
16:21
Isha
20:51
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Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
19:18
Qibla
284.6°
Calculation Methods · Muslim World League
Calculation method based on Muslim World League criteria, used in many European and other countries, uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha
Twilight Angles
Fajr 18 • Isha 17
Madhhab
Shafi
High Latitude Rule
Middle of the Night
Coordinates
40.9695°, 126.5852° • 288 m
Distance to Mecca
8,204 km
Timezone
Korean Time (UTC +9)
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🕋 Qibla
Qibla direction
Kanggye • 284.6° WNW
Angle from North
284.6°
Distance to Mecca
8,205 km
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Local prayer guide
Kanggye Prayer Times
Find accurate prayer times for Kanggye, North Korea. Stay updated with Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha timings based on the city's location and timezone.
Muslim Presence in Kanggye Kanggye, the capital of Chagang Province in North Korea, has a small Muslim community. While historical records are limited, the presence of Muslims in the city is part of a broader, long-term settlement pattern in the region. The community maintains its religious practices discreetly, adhering to Islamic traditions within the local context.
Community Implantation Currently, there are no mapped mosques or prayer places in Kanggye. The Muslim community likely gathers in private settings or travels to nearby areas for congregational prayers. The absence of visible prayer places reflects the limited public expression of Islam in North Korea, but the community remains connected through informal networks.
Prayer-Time Orientation Muslims in Kanggye observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's location at latitude 40.97°N and longitude 126.59°E. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset. The city operates on Asia/Pyongyang time (UTC+9). The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation during prayer.
Prayer times in Kanggye shift throughout the year due to its northern latitude. Summers bring earlier Fajr and later Isha, while winters see later Fajr and earlier Maghrib. These variations are typical for the region.
Prayer Times This Month in August
Prayer times for August in Kanggye range between 04:12 and 20:53, with approximate average times: Fajr 04:16, Dhuhr 12:36, Asr 04:18, Maghrib 07:14 and Isha 08:46.
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | 04:12 | 05:52 | 12:37 | 16:21 | 19:20 | 20:53 |
| 8/25/2026 | 04:13 | 05:53 | 12:37 | 16:21 | 19:18 | 20:51 |
| 8/26/2026 | 04:14 | 05:54 | 12:37 | 16:20 | 19:16 | 20:49 |
| 8/27/2026 | 04:16 | 05:55 | 12:36 | 16:19 | 19:15 | 20:47 |
| 8/28/2026 | 04:17 | 05:56 | 12:36 | 16:18 | 19:13 | 20:45 |
| 8/29/2026 | 04:19 | 05:57 | 12:36 | 16:17 | 19:12 | 20:44 |
| 8/30/2026 | 04:20 | 05:58 | 12:35 | 16:16 | 19:10 | 20:42 |
| 8/31/2026 | 04:21 | 05:59 | 12:35 | 16:15 | 19:09 | 20:40 |
Nearby Locations
No mosques found in the immediate vicinity.