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Prayer times in Istria County
Prayer times in Istria County (Croatia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Istria County has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Istria County
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Istria County prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Istria County by season
Prayer times in Istria County change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:46 AM and Maghrib at 8:56 PM, giving a day of 15 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:53 AM and Maghrib to 4:24 PM, and the day lasts only 8 h 44 min. The difference 6 h 55 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:46 AM | 5:17 AM | 1:06 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:56 PM | 11:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:02 PM | 2:07 PM | 4:24 PM | 6:06 PM |
Istria County lies 171 km west of Zagreb, so Dhuhr in Istria County is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Zagreb. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Istria County.
Qibla in Istria County and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Istria County is at 129.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,546 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 129.7°.
Fasting hours in Istria County during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Istria County is at about 5:26 AM and iftar at 5:21 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 45 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:41 AM and iftar to 6:02 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Istria County is located
Istria County is one of the regions of Croatia. Its main city, Pazin, is at 45.2392° N, 13.9395° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Istria County
- Local name
- Istria
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Croatia
- Coordinates
- 45.23917, 13.93945
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 129.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,546 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Istria County
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Istria County comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:30 PM instead of 5:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, 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 Istria County (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Istria County
- Prayer times in Pula52,220
- Pazin3,981
Prayer times near Istria County
- Primorje-Gorski Kotar County41 km · east
- Karlovac County129 km · east
- Lika-Senj County137 km · south-east
- Zadar County161 km · south-east
- City of Zagreb171 km · north-east
- Zagreb County175 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Istria County
Which calculation method is used for Istria County?
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 is the Qibla direction in Istria County?
The Qibla in Istria County is 129.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,546 km away.
What time is Fajr in Istria County?
Fajr in Istria County changes with the seasons: about 2:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Istria County differ from Zagreb?
Yes. Istria County is 171 km from Zagreb, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Istria County is called about 8 minutes later than in Zagreb.
How long is the fast in Istria County during Ramadan?
About 11 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.