Prayer times – Myingyan

Muslim Presence in Myingyan Myingyan, a city in central Myanmar on the Irrawaddy River, has a long-established Muslim community that has contributed to the city's cultural fabric. While specific historical records are limited, the presence of mosques and prayer places indicates a sustained Muslim settlement, serving the spiritual needs of residents and visitors alike.

Community and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Myingyan is served by several prayer places, including the notable Surathi Sunni Jamae masjid (စွရ်တီစွန္နီဂျာမေအ်ဗလီ) located in nearby Pakokku, approximately 34 km away. This mosque, along with Shwe Kuu Mosque (ရွှေကူဗလီ) on Ku Theaina Yone Street in Pakokku, reflects the regional distribution of prayer spaces accessible to Myingyan's Muslims. These facilities provide essential spaces for daily prayers and community gatherings.

Prayer Time Orientation Prayer times in Myingyan follow the five daily Islamic prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. These times vary throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude. Myingyan operates on Asia/Yangon time (UTC+6:30). The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are calculated for accurate prayer orientation. The calculation method used ensures reliable prayer times for the community.