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Prayer times in Shkodër County
This page gives today’s prayer times in Shkodër County, a region of Albania, together with links to the 1 cities of Shkodër County that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Shkoder; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Shkodër County
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shkodër County
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shkodër County by season
Prayer times in Shkodër County vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:53 AM and Maghrib at 8:21 PM, for a day of 15 h 15 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:25 AM and Maghrib to 4:13 PM, and the day is just 9 h 07 min. The difference 6 h 08 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:53 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:21 PM | 10:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 7:07 AM | 11:40 AM | 1:56 PM | 4:13 PM | 5:49 PM |
Shkodër County is located 86 km north of Tirana, so Dhuhr in Shkodër County comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tirana. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shkodër County.
Qibla in Shkodër County and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Shkodër County: 134.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,977 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Shkodër County is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Shkodër County
For those fasting in Shkodër County, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:05 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 11 h 52 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:41 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Albania.
About Shkodër County
Shkodër County is one of the regions of Albania. Its main city, Shkoder, is at 42.0683° N, 19.5126° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Shkodër County
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Albania
- Coordinates
- 42.06828, 19.51258
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 134.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,977 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shkodër County
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shkodër County comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:01 PM instead of 4:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:50 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shkodër County and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Shkodër County
- Prayer times in Shkoder95,553
Nearby cities to Shkodër County
- Lezhë County33 km · south
- Kukës County75 km · east
- Durrës County83 km · south
- Tirana86 km · south
- Dibër County87 km · south-east
- Elbasan County116 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shkodër County
What time is Fajr in Shkodër County?
Fajr in Shkodër County depends on the season: about 2:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Shkodër County during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Shkodër 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.
When is Maghrib in Shkodër County?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:13 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Shkodër County?
The Qibla in Shkodër County is 134.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,977 km away.