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Prayer times in Smolyan
Salah times in Smolyan (Bulgaria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Smolyan has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Smolyan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Smolyan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Smolyan change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Smolyan move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:37 AM on 21 June and 6:04 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 27 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:54 PM and 8:59 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 12 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 10 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 | 4:52 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:33 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:23 PM | 5:25 PM | 8:59 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:36 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:44 AM | 12:19 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:29 PM |
Smolyan lies 169 km south-east of Sofia, so Dhuhr in Smolyan is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Sofia. 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 should not be used in Smolyan.
Finding the Qibla from Smolyan
The Qibla in Smolyan is at 143.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,651 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 143.1°.
Fasting hours in Smolyan during Ramadan
Ramadan in Smolyan: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:45 PM, roughly 11 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 75 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Smolyan
Smolyan is one of the regions of Bulgaria. Its main city, Smolyan, lies at 41.5744° N, 24.7120° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Smolyan
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bulgaria
- Coordinates
- 41.57439, 24.71204
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 143.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,651 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Smolyan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Smolyan is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:25 PM for the majority, 6:39 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Smolyan in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Cities and towns in Smolyan
- Prayer times in Smolyan30,689
Nearby cities to Smolyan
- Kardzhali55 km · east
- Plovdiv65 km · north
- Pazardzhik76 km · north-west
- Haskovo81 km · north-east
- Stara Zagora123 km · north-east
- Sofia Province128 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Smolyan
What is the Qibla direction in Smolyan?
The Qibla in Smolyan is 143.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,651 km away.
When is Maghrib in Smolyan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 8:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Smolyan differ from Sofia?
Yes. Smolyan is 169 km from Sofia, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Smolyan comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Sofia.
How long is the fast in Smolyan during Ramadan?
About 11 h 54 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 Smolyan?
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.