Prayer times – Nay Pyi Taw

Muslim Presence: Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar, is home to a diverse Muslim community that has been part of the city's fabric for generations. While the city is relatively new as a capital, the surrounding areas like Pyinmana have long-standing Muslim settlements. The community contributes to the cultural and religious diversity of the region, maintaining traditions and practices that have been passed down through families.

Community Implantation: The Muslim community in Nay Pyi Taw is well-established, with numerous mosques and prayer places serving the faithful. Notable among them is Salarmath Mosque in Pyinmana, a central place of worship for local Muslims. Other prayer places such as Jarmi Mosque, Surathi Mosque, and Myo Chit Mosque are located along streets like Bo Tauk Htein Road and Pagoda Street in Pyinmana. In the Lewe area, Lewe Central Mosque serves the community, while in Zay Kone, Zay Kone Village Mosque and other prayer places provide spiritual services. These mapped locations reflect the widespread presence of Muslims across Nay Pyi Taw and its neighboring towns.

Prayer-Time Orientation: Muslims in Nay Pyi Taw observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—which structure their daily routines. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to the city's latitude and the changing seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter. The city operates on Asia/Yangon time, and prayer times are calculated using standard methods. The Qibla direction for Nay Pyi Taw is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to the Kaaba is approximately 6,500 kilometers. This page provides accurate, up-to-date prayer times for residents and visitors alike.