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Prayer times in Sliven
Prayer times in Sliven (Bulgaria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sliven has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Sliven today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sliven
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sliven
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sliven on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:20 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 19 min, against only 9 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:20 PM and 11:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sliven and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:20 AM | 5:37 AM | 1:16 PM | 5:21 PM | 8:56 PM | 11:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:26 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:20 PM |
Compared with Sofia, Dhuhr in Sliven comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Sofia, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 12 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sliven is 245 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sliven
From Sliven you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 147.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,677 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sliven and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sliven
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sliven is at about 5:36 AM and iftar at 5:37 PM, for a fast of 11 h 51 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Sliven
Sliven is one of the regions of Bulgaria. Its main city, Sliven, lies at 42.6861° N, 26.3256° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Sliven
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bulgaria
- Coordinates
- 42.68607, 26.32558
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 147.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,677 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sliven
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sliven comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:35 PM instead of 5:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:22 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sliven and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Sliven
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Prayer times near Sliven
- Yambol27 km · south-east
- Stara Zagora63 km · south-west
- Targovishte66 km · north
- Veliko Tarnovo72 km · north-west
- Shumen81 km · north-east
- Gabrovo85 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sliven
When is Fajr in Sliven?
Fajr in Sliven depends on the season: about 3:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sliven?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:44 PM on 21 December and 8:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sliven during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sliven?
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 Sliven?
The Qibla in Sliven is 147.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,677 km away.