Regional capital · Zaqatala District
Prayer times in Zaqatala
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zaqatala, Zaqatala District, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Azerbaijan.
Adhan times in Zaqatala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zaqatala prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zaqatala change through the year
Prayer times in Zaqatala change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:08 AM and Maghrib at 8:31 PM, giving 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. The difference 6 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:57 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:36 AM | 8:17 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:26 PM | 7:01 PM |
Zaqatala is located 306 km north-west of Baku, so Dhuhr in Zaqatala is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Baku. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zaqatala.
Qibla direction in Zaqatala
The Qibla in Zaqatala is at 198.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,336 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 198.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zaqatala
Fasting in Zaqatala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 6:14 AM on the first day, 11 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:53 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Azerbaijan.
Where Zaqatala is located
Zaqatala lies at 41.6316° N, 46.6448° E, in Zaqatala District, in Azerbaijan. Close by you will find Balakǝn (23 km), Qax (33 km), and Şǝki (66 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zaqatala
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Zaqatala District, Azerbaijan
- Population
- 32,171
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zaqatala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zaqatala is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:01 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.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Zaqatala (UTC+4), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Zaqatala
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zaqatala
Do prayer times in Zaqatala differ from Baku?
Yes. Zaqatala is 306 km from Baku, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Zaqatala comes about 13 minutes later than in Baku.
Which calculation method is used for Zaqatala?
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 time is Fajr in Zaqatala?
Fajr in Zaqatala depends on the season: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Zaqatala?
The Qibla in Zaqatala is 198.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,336 km away.
How long is the fast in Zaqatala during Ramadan?
About 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.