Regional capital · Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti
Prayer times in Zugdidi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zugdidi, Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Georgia.
Today’s prayer times in Zugdidi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zugdidi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zugdidi change through the year
Prayer times in Zugdidi change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:20 AM and Maghrib at 8:53 PM, giving a day of 15 h 18 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:57 AM and Maghrib to 5:42 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 04 min. That is a difference of 6 h 15 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:20 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:20 AM | 5:35 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:18 PM | 8:53 PM | 10:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:57 AM | 8:39 AM | 1:10 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:19 PM |
Zugdidi lies 261 km west of Tbilisi, so Dhuhr in Zugdidi is called about 12 minutes later than in Tbilisi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zugdidi.
Qibla in Zugdidi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Zugdidi is at 185.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,352 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 185.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Zugdidi
Ramadan in Zugdidi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:35 PM, about 11 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 78 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Zugdidi
The coordinates of Zugdidi are 42.5084° N and 41.8680° E. The closest places on our site are Poti (44 km), Samtredia (55 km), and Ozurget'i (66 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti.
- Name
- Zugdidi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti, Georgia
- Population
- 40,067
- Coordinates
- 42.50840, 41.86796
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 185.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,352 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zugdidi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zugdidi comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:32 PM instead of 5:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:20 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Zugdidi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Zugdidi
- Poti44 km · south
- Samtredia55 km · south-east
- Ozurget'i66 km · south
- Kutaisi73 km · east
- K'obulet'i75 km · south
- Sukhumi91 km · north-west
- Batumi98 km · south
- Ambrolauri105 km · east
Prayer times in Zugdidi: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Zugdidi?
Fajr in Zugdidi changes with the seasons: about 3:20 AM on 21 June and about 6:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zugdidi differ from Tbilisi?
Yes. Zugdidi is 261 km from Tbilisi, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Zugdidi is called roughly 12 minutes later than in Tbilisi.
How long is the fast in Zugdidi during Ramadan?
About 11 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Zugdidi?
The Qibla in Zugdidi is 185.3° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,352 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zugdidi?
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.