Pohang is in the Asia/Seoul timezone (UTC+9). Prayer times change daily with the seasons. Use this page to check the current day's schedule. The Qibla direction is approximately [qiblaDirection] (bearing [qiblaBearing]°) and the distance to Mecca is about [distanceToMeccaKm] km. The calculation method is [calculationMethod].
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Prayer times – Pohang
Pohang, South Korea • Korean Time (UTC+9)
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Fajr
04:18
Sunrise
05:49
Dhuhr
12:25
Asr
16:05
Isha
20:24
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Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:59
Qibla
287.4°
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
36.0292°, 129.3648° • 5 m
Distance to Mecca
8,588 km
Timezone
Korean Time (UTC +9)
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🕋 Qibla
Qibla direction
Pohang • 287.4° WNW
Angle from North
287.4°
Distance to Mecca
8,589 km
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Pohang
Nearby Mosques
≈ 13.4 km
MASJID AL-JAWAHIR 안강 Lt.2
1439-30 Yangwol-ri, Angang-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
4.3 out of 5
4.3
≈ 24.5 km
Masjid Gyeongju
381-2 Seongdong-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
4.8 out of 5
4.8
≈ 32.8 km
신경주역 이슬람 기도실
South Korea, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongju-si, Geoncheon-eup, Hwacheon-ri, 1343-3 신경주역 이슬람 기도실
1.0 out of 5
1.0
≈ 35.3 km
BAITUL NUR MOSQUE
3층, BAITUL NUR MOSQUE, 1 건물, 10 Ipsil-ro 2-gil, Oedong-eup, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Local prayer guide
Pohang Prayer Times
Find accurate prayer times for Pohang, South Korea. This page provides a daily schedule for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, based on reliable calculation methods. Learn about the local Muslim community and nearby mosques.
Muslim Presence in Pohang: Pohang, a major industrial city on South Korea's east coast, is home to a small but established Muslim community. While the city itself does not have a large historical Muslim population, the presence of nearby mosques and prayer rooms in the greater Gyeongju area reflects the gradual settlement of Muslims in the region, particularly among international workers and students.
Local Mosques and Prayer Places: The Muslim community in Pohang is served by several prayer facilities in the surrounding areas. Notable among them is Masjid Gyeongju, located about 24.5 km away in Gyeongju-si, which serves as a central mosque for the region. Other prayer places include MASJID AL-JAWAHIR in Angang-eup, a prayer room at Sin Gyeongju Station, and BAITUL NUR MOSQUE in Oedong-eup. These facilities provide essential spaces for daily prayers and community gatherings.
Prayer Times in Pohang: Muslims in Pohang observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone (Asia/Seoul). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Pohang's latitude. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation. The calculation method used ensures accurate timings for the community.
Prayer times in Pohang vary significantly with the seasons due to its mid-latitude location. Summer days bring earlier Fajr and later Isha, while winter days have later Fajr and earlier Isha. The times adjust gradually throughout the year.
Prayer Times This Month in August
Prayer times for August in Pohang range between 04:17 and 20:26, with approximate average times: Fajr 04:20, Dhuhr 12:24, Asr 04:03, Maghrib 06:56 and Isha 08:21.
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | 04:17 | 05:48 | 12:26 | 16:06 | 19:00 | 20:26 |
| 8/26/2026 | 04:18 | 05:49 | 12:25 | 16:05 | 18:59 | 20:24 |
| 8/27/2026 | 04:19 | 05:50 | 12:25 | 16:04 | 18:58 | 20:23 |
| 8/28/2026 | 04:20 | 05:51 | 12:25 | 16:04 | 18:56 | 20:21 |
| 8/29/2026 | 04:21 | 05:52 | 12:25 | 16:03 | 18:55 | 20:19 |
| 8/30/2026 | 04:22 | 05:52 | 12:24 | 16:02 | 18:54 | 20:18 |
| 8/31/2026 | 04:23 | 05:53 | 12:24 | 16:01 | 18:52 | 20:16 |