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Prayer times in Zaqatala District

Salah times in Zaqatala District (Azerbaijan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Zaqatala District has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Zaqatala District

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Zaqatala, the main city of Zaqatala District. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Azerbaijan we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+4) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Zaqatala District

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Zaqatala District change through the year

Prayer times in Zaqatala District change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:08 AM and Maghrib at 8:31 PM, for a day of 15 h 12 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:36 AM and Maghrib to 5:26 PM, and the day is just 9 h 09 min. That is a difference of 6 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Zaqatala District (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:25 AM6:58 AM1:01 PM4:26 PM7:05 PM8:33 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:08 AM5:19 AM12:55 PM4:57 PM8:31 PM10:32 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:08 AM6:41 AM12:46 PM4:11 PM6:50 PM8:17 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:36 AM8:17 AM12:51 PM3:08 PM5:26 PM7:01 PM

Zaqatala District is located 306 km north-west of Baku, so Dhuhr in Zaqatala District comes about 13 minutes later than in Baku. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zaqatala District.

Qibla direction in Zaqatala District

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The Qibla in Zaqatala District is at 198.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,336 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 198.0°.

Fasting hours in Zaqatala District during Ramadan

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zaqatala District is around 6:14 AM and iftar at 6:17 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:34 AM and iftar to 6:53 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

Zaqatala District on the map

Zaqatala District is one of the regions of Azerbaijan. Its main city, Zaqatala, is at 41.6316° N, 46.6448° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Zaqatala District
Type
Region
Part of
Azerbaijan
Coordinates
41.63160, 46.64479
Time zone
UTC+4
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
198.0° (south)
Distance to Makkah
2,336 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zaqatala District

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zaqatala District takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:01 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:57 PM for the majority, 6:11 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

If you are travelling to Zaqatala District, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.

Cities and towns in Zaqatala District

Nearby cities to Zaqatala District

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zaqatala District

When is Fajr in Zaqatala District?

Fajr in Zaqatala District changes with the seasons: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in Zaqatala District differ from Baku?

Yes. Zaqatala District is 306 km from Baku, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Zaqatala District comes about 13 minutes later than in Baku.

What is the Qibla direction in Zaqatala District?

The Qibla in Zaqatala District is 198.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,336 km away.

When is Maghrib in Zaqatala District?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 8:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Zaqatala District?

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.

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