Regional capital · Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County
Prayer times in Szolnok
Muslims living in Szolnok can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Szolnok is a regional capital in Hungary, in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, with about 71,285 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.
Namaz times in Szolnok today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Szolnok
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Szolnok
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Szolnok on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:18 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 55 min, against only 8 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:37 PM and 10:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:37 AM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Szolnok and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:00 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:18 AM | 4:43 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:39 PM | 10:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 7:23 AM | 11:37 AM | 1:35 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:37 PM |
Szolnok lies 94 km east of Budapest, so Dhuhr in Szolnok is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Budapest. 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 Szolnok.
Qibla direction in Szolnok
From Szolnok you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 141.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,363 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Szolnok 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 Szolnok
Fasting in Szolnok, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:52 PM and imsak at 5:02 AM on the first day, 11 h 40 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:36 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Hungary.
Where Szolnok is located
The coordinates of Szolnok are 47.1807° N and 20.1984° E. The nearest cities on our site are Abony (15 km), Törökszentmiklós (17 km), and Cegléd (30 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County.
- Name
- Szolnok
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hungary
- Population
- 71,285
- Coordinates
- 47.18066, 20.19835
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 141.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,363 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Szolnok
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Szolnok takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:55 PM for the majority, 6:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Szolnok in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Szolnok
- Abony15 km · west
- Törökszentmiklós17 km · east
- Cegléd30 km · west
- Nagykőrös36 km · south-west
- Mezőtúr39 km · south-east
- Jászberény41 km · north-west
- Szarvas44 km · south-east
- Kecskemét49 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Szolnok
Which calculation method is used for Szolnok?
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 Szolnok?
The Qibla in Szolnok is 141.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,363 km away.
When is Maghrib in Szolnok?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:52 PM on 21 December and 8:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Szolnok differ from Budapest?
Yes. Szolnok is 94 km from Budapest, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Szolnok is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Budapest.
How long is the fast in Szolnok during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.