Region · Georgia
Prayer times in Abkhazia
Prayer times in Abkhazia (Georgia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Abkhazia has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Abkhazia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Abkhazia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Abkhazia change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Abkhazia on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:18 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 22 min, against only 9 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 10:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:09 PM and 12:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Abkhazia and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:18 AM | 4:37 AM | 12:18 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:59 PM | 10:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:44 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:27 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:21 PM |
Abkhazia is in a different time zone from the capital Tbilisi: local time here is UTC+3. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Abkhazia is called about 45 minutes earlier than in Tbilisi, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 348 km that separate them.
Qibla in Abkhazia and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Abkhazia is at 182.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,403 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 182.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Abkhazia
Fasting in Abkhazia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:37 AM on the first day, 11 h 50 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Georgia.
Abkhazia on the map
Abkhazia is one of the regions of Georgia. Its main city, Sukhumi, lies at 43.0070° N, 40.9893° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Abkhazia
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 43.00697, 40.98930
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 182.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,403 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Abkhazia
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Abkhazia comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:37 PM instead of 4:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:24 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Abkhazia and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Abkhazia
- Prayer times in Sukhumi65,439
- Stantsiya Novyy Afon26,636
Prayer times near Abkhazia
- Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti91 km · south-east
- Guria147 km · south-east
- Adjara161 km · south
- Imereti162 km · south-east
- Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti184 km · east
- Samtskhe-Javakheti224 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Abkhazia
What is the Qibla direction in Abkhazia?
The Qibla in Abkhazia is 182.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,403 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Abkhazia?
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.
Do prayer times in Abkhazia differ from Tbilisi?
Yes. Abkhazia is 348 km from Tbilisi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Abkhazia comes about 45 minutes earlier than in Tbilisi.
How long is the fast in Abkhazia during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Abkhazia?
Fajr in Abkhazia depends on the season: about 2:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.