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Prayer times in Şamaxı
This page gives today’s prayer times in Şamaxı, a region of Azerbaijan, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Şamaxı that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Şamaxı; 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 Şamaxı
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Şamaxı
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Şamaxı change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Şamaxı on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 05 min, compared with only 9 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 10:17 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:38 PM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Şamaxı and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:15 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:20 PM | 10:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:05 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:54 PM |
Compared with Baku, Dhuhr in Şamaxı is called about 5 minutes later than in Baku, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Şamaxı is 109 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Şamaxı and distance to Makkah
From Şamaxı you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 203.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,292 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Şamaxı and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Şamaxı
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Şamaxı is around 6:06 AM and iftar at 6:11 PM, for a fast of 11 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:27 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Şamaxı is located
Şamaxı is one of the regions of Azerbaijan. Its main city, Şamaxı, lies at 40.6314° N, 48.6414° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Şamaxı
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Azerbaijan
- Coordinates
- 40.63141, 48.64137
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 203.9° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,292 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Şamaxı
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Şamaxı is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:47 PM for the majority, 6:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Şamaxı, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Şamaxı
- Prayer times in Şamaxı40,300
Nearby cities to Şamaxı
- Agsu District21 km · west
- Qobustan27 km · south-east
- Ismayilli District45 km · north-west
- Xızı48 km · north-east
- Kurdamir District52 km · south-west
- Siyǝzǝn64 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Şamaxı
Do prayer times in Şamaxı differ from Baku?
Yes. Şamaxı is 109 km from Baku, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Şamaxı comes about 5 minutes later than in Baku.
When is Maghrib in Şamaxı?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 8:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Şamaxı 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.
Which calculation method is used for Şamaxı?
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 is the Qibla direction in Şamaxı?
The Qibla in Şamaxı is 203.9° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,292 km away.