Prayer times – Taoyuan

Muslim Presence in Taoyuan Taoyuan, a major city in northern Taiwan, is home to a growing Muslim community comprising both local converts and a significant number of expatriates from Indonesia, Malaysia, and other Muslim-majority countries. The city's proximity to Taipei and its international airport has made it a hub for Muslim travelers and workers. While historical records of early Muslim settlement in Taoyuan are limited, the community has established a visible presence over recent decades, supported by cultural organizations and prayer facilities.

Community and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Taoyuan is served by several mosques and prayer rooms across the city. Notable among them is the Longgang Mosque in Zhongli District, which provides regular congregational prayers and Islamic activities. Other facilities include At-Taqwa Mosque (Dayuan Mosque) in Dayuan District, Al-Ikhlas Mosque in Luzhu District, and An-Nur Mosque in Guanyin District. Prayer rooms are also available at National Central University and near Taoyuan International Airport, catering to students and travelers. These mapped locations reflect the community's implantation in areas such as Zhongli, Dayuan, Luzhu, and Guanyin, as well as in nearby Taipei, where the Taipei Grand Mosque serves as a central landmark.

Prayer Times and Orientation Muslims in Taoyuan observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's timezone (Asia/Taipei). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Taoyuan's latitude and seasonal shifts. The calculation method used for determining prayer times can be selected on this page to match local conventions. The Qibla direction for Taoyuan is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to the Kaaba is approximately 7,500 kilometers. This page provides accurate, up-to-date prayer times for daily worship.