Regional capital · Balakan District
Prayer times in Balakǝn
This page shows today’s prayer times in Balakǝn, Balakan District, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Azerbaijan.
Adhan times in Balakǝn today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Balakǝn
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Balakǝn by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Balakǝn on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 13 min, against only 9 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:02 PM and 10:34 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:47 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Balakǝn and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:59 PM | 8:32 PM | 10:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 8:18 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 7:02 PM |
Balakǝn is located 329 km north-west of Baku, so Dhuhr in Balakǝn is called roughly 14 minutes later than in Baku. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Balakǝn.
Qibla in Balakǝn and distance to Makkah
In Balakǝn you pray towards the south, at an angle of 197.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,340 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Balakǝn 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 Balakǝn
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Balakǝn is at about 6:15 AM and iftar at 6:18 PM, for a fast of 11 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:35 AM and iftar to 6:54 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Balakǝn
The coordinates of Balakǝn are 41.7263° N and 46.4048° E. The closest places on our site are Zaqatala (23 km), Qax (55 km), and Şǝki (87 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Balakan District.
- Name
- Balakǝn
- Local name
- Belokany
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Balakan District, Azerbaijan
- Population
- 14,800
- Coordinates
- 41.72626, 46.40478
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 197.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,340 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Balakǝn
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Balakǝn is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:59 PM for the majority, 6:12 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Balakǝn, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Balakǝn
Prayer times in Balakǝn: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Balakǝn?
The Qibla in Balakǝn is 197.3° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,340 km away.
Do prayer times in Balakǝn differ from Baku?
Yes. Balakǝn is 329 km from Baku, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Balakǝn comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Baku.
Which calculation method is used for Balakǝn?
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 Fajr in Balakǝn?
Fajr in Balakǝn changes with the seasons: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Balakǝn during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.