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Prayer times in Sofia
Residents of and visitors to Sofia can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Sofia is a capital city in Bulgaria, in Sofia-Capital, with about 1,152,556 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Sofia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sofia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sofia change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sofia on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:32 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 20 min, against only 9 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 11:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 1:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sofia and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 is the capital of Bulgaria, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Bulgaria.
Qibla direction in Sofia
In Sofia you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 141.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,819 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sofia 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.
Ramadan timetable for Sofia
For those fasting in Sofia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 11 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:25 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Bulgaria.
About Sofia
Sofia lies at 42.6975° N, 23.3242° E, in Sofia-Capital, in Bulgaria. Nearby places include Pernik (26 km), Samokov (44 km), and Botevgrad (45 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sofia
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria
- Population
- 1,152,556
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sofia
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sofia comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:47 PM instead of 5:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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.
Nearby cities to Sofia
- Pernik26 km · south-west
- Samokov44 km · south-east
- Botevgrad45 km · north-east
- Dupnitsa51 km · south
- Vratsa60 km · north
- Berkovitsa62 km · north
- Kyustendil69 km · south-west
- Panagyurishte74 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sofia
What is the Qibla direction in Sofia?
The Qibla in Sofia is 141.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,819 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sofia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 9:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Sofia?
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.
How long is the fast in Sofia 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.
When is Fajr in Sofia?
Fajr in Sofia 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.