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Prayer times in Balkh
Prayer times in Balkh (Afghanistan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Balkh has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Balkh
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Balkh
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Balkh by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Balkh on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:51 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 9:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Balkh and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:51 AM | 4:43 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:10 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:31 PM | 4:49 PM | 6:22 PM |
Balkh lies 306 km north-west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Balkh is called about 8 minutes later than in Kabul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Balkh.
Qibla in Balkh and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Balkh: 244.7° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,132 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Balkh remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Balkh
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Balkh is at about 5:20 AM and iftar at 5:34 PM, for a fast of 12 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:46 AM and iftar to 6:03 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Balkh on the map
Balkh is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Mazari Sharif, lies at 36.7090° N, 67.1109° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Balkh
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Afghanistan
- Coordinates
- 36.70904, 67.11087
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 244.7° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,132 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Balkh
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Balkh comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:10 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Balkh, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Balkh
- Prayer times in Mazari Sharif523,300
- Balkh114,883
- Salah times Khulm64,933
Nearby cities to Balkh
- Samangan95 km · south-east
- Sar-e Pol Province119 km · south-west
- Jowzjan121 km · west
- Kunduz Province156 km · east
- Baghlan167 km · south-east
- Takhar216 km · east
Prayer times in Balkh: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Balkh differ from Kabul?
Yes. Balkh is 306 km from Kabul, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Balkh comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Kabul.
When is Fajr in Balkh?
Fajr in Balkh depends on the season: about 2:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Balkh?
The Qibla in Balkh is 244.7° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,132 km away.
How long is the fast in Balkh during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Balkh?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.