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Prayer times in Şǝki
This page shows today’s salah times in Şǝki, Shaki City, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Azerbaijan.
Prayer times in Şǝki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Şǝki prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Şǝki by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Şǝki on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:10 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 09 min, compared with only 9 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 10:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Şǝki and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:10 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:28 PM | 10:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:33 AM | 8:13 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:59 PM |
Compared with Baku, Dhuhr in Şǝki is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Baku, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 14 minutes later than in the capital. Şǝki is 246 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Şǝki and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Şǝki: 199.7° (south). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,304 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Şǝki is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Şǝki
Ramadan in Şǝki: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, roughly 11 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Şǝki
Şǝki lies at 41.1919° N, 47.1706° E, in Shaki City, in Azerbaijan. Close by you will find Oğuz (28 km), Qax (33 km), and Mingachevir (48 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Şǝki
- Local name
- Sheki
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Shaki City, Azerbaijan
- Population
- 68,400
- Coordinates
- 41.19194, 47.17056
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 199.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,304 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Şǝki
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Şǝki comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:59 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Şǝki: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Şǝki?
The Qibla in Şǝki is 199.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,304 km away.
What time is Fajr in Şǝki?
Fajr in Şǝki changes with the seasons: about 3:10 AM on 21 June and about 6:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Şǝki during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 54 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 Şǝki?
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.
Do prayer times in Şǝki differ from Baku?
Yes. Şǝki is 246 km from Baku, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Şǝki comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Baku.