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Prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo
Salah times in Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Veliko Tarnovo has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Veliko Tarnovo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo
It is useful to know how prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:19 AM on 21 June and 6:02 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:45 PM and 9:00 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 22 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 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 | 4:46 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 5:38 AM | 1:19 PM | 5:25 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:45 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:28 PM | 4:45 PM | 6:23 PM |
Veliko Tarnovo lies 193 km east of Sofia, so Dhuhr in Veliko Tarnovo comes about 9 minutes earlier than in Sofia. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Veliko Tarnovo.
Qibla direction in Veliko Tarnovo
From Veliko Tarnovo you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 146.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,745 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Veliko Tarnovo and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Veliko Tarnovo during Ramadan
Fasting in Veliko Tarnovo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 11 h 50 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 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.
Veliko Tarnovo on the map
Veliko Tarnovo is one of the regions of Bulgaria. Its main city, Veliko Tarnovo, lies at 43.0812° N, 25.6290° E. The region has 3 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
- Veliko Tarnovo
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bulgaria
- Coordinates
- 43.08124, 25.62904
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 146.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,745 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Veliko Tarnovo
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Veliko Tarnovo comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:38 PM instead of 5:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 the mosque.
Prayer times in the cities of Veliko Tarnovo
- Prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo59,166
- Gorna Oryahovitsa32,792
- Salah times Sistov30,157
Nearby cities to Veliko Tarnovo
- Gabrovo34 km · south-west
- Sliven72 km · south-east
- Stara Zagora72 km · south
- Lovech74 km · west
- Targovishte79 km · east
- Razgrad88 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo
What is the Qibla direction in Veliko Tarnovo?
The Qibla in Veliko Tarnovo is 146.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,745 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Veliko Tarnovo?
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 time is Fajr in Veliko Tarnovo?
Fajr in Veliko Tarnovo depends on the season: about 3:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Veliko Tarnovo differ from Sofia?
Yes. Veliko Tarnovo is 193 km from Sofia, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Veliko Tarnovo comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Sofia.
When is Maghrib in Veliko Tarnovo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:45 PM on 21 December and 9:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.