Regional capital · Samtskhe-Javakheti
Prayer times in Akhalts'ikhe
Residents of and visitors to Akhalts'ikhe can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Akhalts'ikhe is a regional capital in Georgia, in Samtskhe-Javakheti, with about 17,445 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Akhalts'ikhe today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Akhalts'ikhe prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Akhalts'ikhe
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Akhalts'ikhe on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:23 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 12 min, compared with only 9 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 10:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:01 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akhalts'ikhe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:23 AM | 5:34 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:12 PM | 8:46 PM | 10:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:51 AM | 8:31 AM | 1:06 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Tbilisi, Dhuhr in Akhalts'ikhe is called about 7 minutes later than in Tbilisi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Akhalts'ikhe is 154 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Akhalts'ikhe
In Akhalts'ikhe you pray towards the south, at an angle of 188.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,267 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Akhalts'ikhe 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Akhalts'ikhe
Ramadan in Akhalts'ikhe: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, about 11 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 75 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Akhalts'ikhe on the map
Akhalts'ikhe is located at 41.6395° N, 42.9860° E, in Samtskhe-Javakheti, in Georgia. Nearby places include Zestaponi (52 km), Khashuri (65 km), and Kutaisi (74 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Akhalts'ikhe
- Local name
- Akhaltsikhe
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia
- Population
- 17,445
- Coordinates
- 41.63952, 42.98604
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 188.5° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,267 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Akhalts'ikhe
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Akhalts'ikhe comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:26 PM instead of 5:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Akhalts'ikhe, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Akhalts'ikhe
- Zestaponi52 km · north
- Khashuri65 km · north-east
- Kutaisi74 km · north
- Samtredia79 km · north-west
- Ozurget'i87 km · west
- Ambrolauri99 km · north
- Gori101 km · north-east
- K'obulet'i102 km · west
Prayer times in Akhalts'ikhe: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Akhalts'ikhe?
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.
When is Fajr in Akhalts'ikhe?
Fajr in Akhalts'ikhe changes with the seasons: about 3:23 AM on 21 June and about 6:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Akhalts'ikhe?
The Qibla in Akhalts'ikhe is 188.5° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,267 km away.
Do prayer times in Akhalts'ikhe differ from Tbilisi?
Yes. Akhalts'ikhe is 154 km from Tbilisi, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Akhalts'ikhe comes about 7 minutes later than in Tbilisi.
How long is the fast in Akhalts'ikhe during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.