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Prayer times in Sofia-Capital
Salah times in Sofia-Capital (Bulgaria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sofia-Capital has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Sofia-Capital today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sofia-Capital
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sofia-Capital
Prayer times in Sofia-Capital change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:32 AM and Maghrib at 9:08 PM, giving a day of 15 h 20 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:11 AM and Maghrib to 4:56 PM, and the day is just 9 h 02 min. The difference 6 h 17 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 | 4:56 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:49 AM | 1:28 PM | 5:33 PM | 9:08 PM | 11:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:40 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:32 PM |
Sofia-Capital lies right next to Sofia (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Sofia-Capital practically coincides with Sofia. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Sofia-Capital
Qibla from Sofia-Capital: 141.9° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,819 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sofia-Capital is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Sofia-Capital
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sofia-Capital is at about 5:48 AM and iftar at 5:49 PM, for a fast of 11 h 51 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:25 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Sofia-Capital on the map
Sofia-Capital is one of the regions of Bulgaria. Its main city, Sofia, lies at 42.6975° N, 23.3242° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Sofia-Capital
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bulgaria
- Coordinates
- 42.69751, 23.32415
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 141.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,819 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sofia-Capital
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sofia-Capital comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:47 PM instead of 5:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sofia-Capital (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), wherever you are.
Salah times across Sofia-Capital
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Prayer times near Sofia-Capital
- Pernik26 km · south-west
- Sofia Province44 km · south-east
- Vratsa60 km · north
- Kyustendil69 km · south-west
- Blagoevgrad78 km · south
- Montana80 km · north
Prayer times in Sofia-Capital: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Sofia-Capital?
The Qibla in Sofia-Capital is 141.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,819 km away.
Do prayer times in Sofia-Capital differ from Sofia?
Hardly: Sofia-Capital is only less than 1 km from Sofia, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Sofia-Capital?
Fajr in Sofia-Capital depends on the season: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Sofia-Capital during Ramadan?
About 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 Sofia-Capital?
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.