Prayer times – Namp’o

Muslim Presence in Namp’o: Namp’o, a port city on the west coast of North Korea, has a small but established Muslim community. While historical records are limited, the presence of prayer facilities in nearby Pyongyang indicates a long-term settlement of Muslims in the region. The community maintains its religious practices discreetly, reflecting the broader context of Islam in the country.

Community and Prayer Places: The Muslim community in Namp’o is served by prayer places in the capital, Pyongyang, about 45 kilometers away. Notable among these is the می آن امام خمینی (Imam Khomeini Mosque), located in Pyongyang, which serves as a central prayer space for Muslims in the area. Additionally, the Rahman Central Mosque in Pyongyang provides another venue for worship. These facilities support the spiritual needs of Muslims living in or visiting Namp’o.

Prayer Time Orientation: Muslims in Namp’o observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the Muslim World League calculation method. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city’s latitude and the seasons. The city operates on Asia/Pyongyang time. The Qibla direction for prayer is toward Mecca, with a bearing of North-West (309.56 degrees), and the distance to Mecca is approximately 11,561 kilometers.