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Prayer times in Nakhchivan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nakhchivan, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Azerbaijan.
Today’s prayer times in Nakhchivan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nakhchivan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nakhchivan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nakhchivan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:32 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 56 min, against only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 10:20 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:51 PM and 1:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nakhchivan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:57 PM | 8:28 PM | 10:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 8:14 AM | 12:56 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Baku, Dhuhr in Nakhchivan comes about 18 minutes later than in Baku, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes later than in the capital. Nakhchivan is 404 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nakhchivan
From Nakhchivan you pray towards the south, at an angle of 196.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,048 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nakhchivan 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.
Fasting hours in Nakhchivan during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nakhchivan is around 6:18 AM and iftar at 6:27 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:41 AM and iftar to 6:59 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Nakhchivan on the map
The coordinates of Nakhchivan are 39.2089° N and 45.4122° E. The closest places on our site are Nehram (11 km), Kubatli (102 km), and Zangilan (108 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
- Name
- Nakhchivan
- Local name
- Naxçıvan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan
- Population
- 97,200
- Coordinates
- 39.20889, 45.41222
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 196.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,048 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nakhchivan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nakhchivan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:57 PM for the majority, 6:11 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nakhchivan (UTC+4), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Nakhchivan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nakhchivan
Which calculation method is used for Nakhchivan?
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.
How long is the fast in Nakhchivan during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nakhchivan?
The Qibla in Nakhchivan is 196.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,048 km away.
When is Fajr in Nakhchivan?
Fajr in Nakhchivan depends on the season: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nakhchivan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 8:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.