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Prayer times in Elbasan County
Prayer times in Elbasan County (Albania): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Elbasan County has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Elbasan County
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Elbasan County prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Elbasan County change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Elbasan County move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:59 AM on 21 June and 5:22 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 23 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:14 PM and 8:16 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 08 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 13 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:43 PM | 8:16 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 7:01 AM | 11:38 AM | 1:56 PM | 4:14 PM | 5:48 PM |
Compared with Tirana, Dhuhr in Elbasan County is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Tirana, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Elbasan County is 33 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Elbasan County
From Elbasan County you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 133.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,869 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Elbasan County and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Elbasan County during Ramadan
Ramadan in Elbasan County: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:05 PM, roughly 11 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Elbasan County
Elbasan County is one of the regions of Albania. Its main city, Elbasan, is at 41.1114° N, 20.0822° 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 parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Elbasan County
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Albania
- Coordinates
- 41.11138, 20.08224
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 133.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,869 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Elbasan County
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Elbasan County comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:57 PM instead of 4:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:47 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Elbasan County (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Elbasan County
- Prayer times in Elbasan100,903
- Librazhd23,312
- Salah times Peqin16,580
Prayer times near Elbasan County
- Tirana33 km · north-west
- Berat County46 km · south
- Durrës County58 km · north-west
- Fier County62 km · south-west
- Dibër County70 km · north-east
- Korçë County80 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Elbasan County
Do prayer times in Elbasan County differ from Tirana?
Yes. Elbasan County is 33 km from Tirana, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Elbasan County is called about 1 minute earlier than in Tirana.
What is the Qibla direction in Elbasan County?
The Qibla in Elbasan County is 133.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,869 km away.
How long is the fast in Elbasan County during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Elbasan County?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:14 PM on 21 December and 8:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Elbasan County?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.