Regional capital · Jowzjan
Prayer times in Shibirghan
This page shows today’s salah times in Shibirghan, Jowzjan, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in Afghanistan.
Today’s prayer times in Shibirghan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Shibirghan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shibirghan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shibirghan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, against only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 9:21 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shibirghan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:49 AM | 12:09 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:37 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:27 PM |
Shibirghan is located 390 km north-west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Shibirghan is called about 14 minutes later than in Kabul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Shibirghan.
Qibla in Shibirghan and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Shibirghan: 243.0° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,021 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Shibirghan is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shibirghan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shibirghan is around 5:25 AM and iftar at 5:40 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:52 AM and iftar to 6:08 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Shibirghan on the map
Shibirghan lies at 36.6676° N, 65.7529° E, in Jowzjan, in Afghanistan. Close by you will find Sar-e Pul (53 km), Andkhoy (64 km), and Qarqin (87 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shibirghan
- Local name
- Shibirghān
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Jowzjan, Afghanistan
- Population
- 55,641
- Coordinates
- 36.66757, 65.75290
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 243.0° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,021 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shibirghan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shibirghan is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Shibirghan and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Shibirghan
- Sar-e Pul53 km · south
- Andkhoy64 km · north-west
- Qarqin87 km · north
- Balkh102 km · east
- Sang-e Chārak110 km · south-east
- Maymana120 km · south-west
- Mazari Sharif121 km · east
- Khulm174 km · east
Prayer times in Shibirghan: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Shibirghan?
Fajr in Shibirghan changes with the seasons: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Shibirghan 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.
Do prayer times in Shibirghan differ from Kabul?
Yes. Shibirghan is 390 km from Kabul, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Shibirghan comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Kabul.
Which calculation method is used for Shibirghan?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Shibirghan?
The Qibla in Shibirghan is 243.0° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,021 km away.