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Prayer times in Shumen
Salah times in Shumen (Bulgaria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Shumen has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Shumen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shumen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shumen change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Shumen move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:12 AM on 21 June and 5:58 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:39 PM and 8:56 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 24 min around the summer solstice and drops to 8 h 58 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:20 PM | 8:56 PM | 11:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:22 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:17 PM |
Compared with Sofia, Dhuhr in Shumen comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Sofia, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 12 minutes earlier than in the capital. Shumen is 300 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shumen
The Qibla in Shumen is at 149.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,707 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 149.7°.
Fasting hours in Shumen during Ramadan
For those fasting in Shumen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 50 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Bulgaria.
About Shumen
Shumen is one of the regions of Bulgaria. Its main city, Shumen, is at 43.2706° N, 26.9229° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Shumen
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bulgaria
- Coordinates
- 43.27064, 26.92286
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 149.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,707 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shumen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shumen takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:20 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:20 PM for the majority, 6:34 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
Salah times across Shumen
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shumen
How long is the fast in Shumen during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Shumen differ from Sofia?
Yes. Shumen is 300 km from Sofia, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Shumen comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Sofia.
Which calculation method is used for Shumen?
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 Shumen?
The Qibla in Shumen is 149.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,707 km away.
When is Maghrib in Shumen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 8:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.