Regional capital · Bulgaria
Prayer times in Vidin
Residents of and visitors to Vidin can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Vidin is a regional capital in Bulgaria, with about 34,797 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Vidin
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vidin
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vidin by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Vidin on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:20 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 29 min, against only 8 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 11:28 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 1:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vidin and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:20 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:30 PM | 5:37 PM | 9:15 PM | 11:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:39 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 8:00 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:32 PM |
Vidin lies 148 km north of Sofia, so Dhuhr in Vidin is called roughly 2 minutes later 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 Vidin.
Finding the Qibla from Vidin
From Vidin you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 142.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,955 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vidin 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.
Ramadan timetable for Vidin
Ramadan in Vidin: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, about 11 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 82 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Vidin on the map
Vidin is located at 43.9916° N, 22.8824° E, in Bulgaria. Nearby places include Lom (34 km), Montana (70 km), and Berkovitsa (86 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vidin
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Vidin, Bulgaria
- Population
- 34,797
- Coordinates
- 43.99159, 22.88236
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 142.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,955 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vidin
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Vidin comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:51 PM instead of 5:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 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 observe your prayers on time in Vidin and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Vidin
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vidin
Do prayer times in Vidin differ from Sofia?
Yes. Vidin is 148 km from Sofia, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Vidin comes about 2 minutes later than in Sofia.
What is the Qibla direction in Vidin?
The Qibla in Vidin is 142.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,955 km away.
How long is the fast in Vidin during Ramadan?
About 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Vidin?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 9:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Vidin?
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.