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Prayer times in Istalif
Looking for the prayer times in Istalif? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Istalif, Kabul. Every figure is computed for 34.8327° N, 69.0776° E, so the times reflect Istalif itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Istalif today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Istalif prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Istalif by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Istalif on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:54 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 30 min, compared with only 9 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 8:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Istalif and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:54 AM | 4:40 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:43 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:57 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:28 PM | 4:46 PM | 6:17 PM |
Istalif lies 35 km north of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Istalif comes at almost exactly the same time as Kabul. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Istalif.
Finding the Qibla from Istalif
The Qibla in Istalif is at 250.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,216 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 250.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Istalif
For those fasting in Istalif, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:29 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:56 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Afghanistan.
Where Istalif is located
The coordinates of Istalif are 34.8327° N and 69.0776° E. The closest places on our site are Charikar (22 km), Bagrām (23 km), and Paghmān (30 km). Charikar, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Kabul.
- Name
- Istalif
- Local name
- Istālif
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kabul, Afghanistan
- Population
- 41,413
- Coordinates
- 34.83268, 69.07756
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 250.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,216 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Istalif
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Istalif comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Istalif in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Istalif
- Charikar22 km · north-east
- Bagrām23 km · north-east
- Paghmān30 km · south-west
- Sidqabad33 km · north-east
- Kabul35 km · south
- Jabal Saraj35 km · north-east
- Maydanshakhr52 km · south
- Bazarak67 km · north-east
Prayer times in Istalif: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Istalif?
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.
When is Fajr in Istalif?
Fajr in Istalif changes with the seasons: about 2:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Istalif during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Istalif?
The Qibla in Istalif is 250.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,216 km away.
When is Maghrib in Istalif?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:46 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.