Regional capital · Shkodër County
Prayer times in Shkoder
This page shows today’s salah times in Shkoder, Shkodër County, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Albania.
Prayer times in Shkoder today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shkoder
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shkoder
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shkoder on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:53 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 15 min, against only 9 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:49 PM and 10:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:40 AM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shkoder and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Shkoder is located 86 km north of Tirana, so Dhuhr in Shkoder is called roughly 1 minute later than in Tirana. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shkoder.
Qibla in Shkoder and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Shkoder: 134.2° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,977 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Shkoder is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shkoder
Ramadan in Shkoder: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:05 PM, roughly 11 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 77 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Shkoder on the map
The coordinates of Shkoder are 42.0683° N and 19.5126° E. The closest places on our site are Lezhë (33 km), Krujë (66 km), and Fushë-Krujë (68 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Shkodër County.
- Name
- Shkoder
- Local name
- Shkodër
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Shkodër County, Albania
- Population
- 95,553
- 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 Shkoder
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shkoder 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.
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 Shkoder (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Shkoder: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Shkoder?
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 Shkoder?
The Qibla in Shkoder is 134.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,977 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Shkoder?
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.
What time is Fajr in Shkoder?
Fajr in Shkoder changes with the seasons: 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.
Do prayer times in Shkoder differ from Tirana?
Yes. Shkoder is 86 km from Tirana, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Shkoder comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tirana.