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Prayer times in Qobu
This page shows today’s salah times in Qobu, Abşeron, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Azerbaijan.
Namaz times in Qobu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Qobu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Qobu by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Qobu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:06 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 04 min, against only 9 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Qobu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:06 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:42 PM | 8:15 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:22 AM | 8:00 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:50 PM |
Compared with Baku, Dhuhr in Qobu comes roughly 1 minute later than in Baku, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Qobu is 15 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Qobu
In Qobu you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 206.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,308 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Qobu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Qobu
For those fasting in Qobu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:07 PM and imsak at 6:01 AM on the first day, 11 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:41 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Azerbaijan.
Qobu on the map
The coordinates of Qobu are 40.4047° N and 49.7131° E. The closest places on our site are Xirdalan (6 km), Lökbatan (9 km), and Baladjary (9 km). Xirdalan, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Abşeron.
- Name
- Qobu
- Local name
- Gobu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Abşeron, Azerbaijan
- Population
- 17,600
- Coordinates
- 40.40472, 49.71306
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 206.8° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,308 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Qobu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Qobu takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:42 PM for the majority, 5:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Qobu and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qobu
What is the Qibla direction in Qobu?
The Qibla in Qobu is 206.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,308 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Qobu?
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 Qobu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 8:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Qobu during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Qobu?
Fajr in Qobu changes with the seasons: about 3:06 AM on 21 June and about 6:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.