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Prayer times in Alborz Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Alborz Province, a region of Iran, together with links to the 9 cities of Alborz Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Karaj; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Alborz Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Alborz Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Alborz Province
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Alborz Province on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:03 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 35 min, against only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:07 PM and 8:46 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alborz Province and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:03 AM | 4:50 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:57 PM | 7:47 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:38 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:07 PM |
Compared with Tehran, Dhuhr in Alborz Province comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Tehran, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Alborz Province is 42 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Alborz Province
The Qibla in Alborz Province is at 217.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,935 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 217.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Alborz Province
For those fasting in Alborz Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 12 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:26 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iran.
Alborz Province on the map
Alborz Province is one of the regions of Iran. Its main city, Karaj, is at 35.8327° N, 50.9916° E. The region has 9 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Alborz Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iran
- Coordinates
- 35.83266, 50.99155
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 217.1° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,935 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alborz Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Alborz Province comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:12 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Alborz Province, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Alborz Province
- Prayer times in Karaj1,448,075
- Nazarabad213,388
- Salah times Kamālshahr141,669
- Moḩammad Shahr119,418
- Prayer times in Mehestan85,200
- Hashtgerd55,640
- Salah times Chahārbāgh48,828
- Eshtehārd29,993
- Prayer times in Garmdarreh22,726
Nearby cities to Alborz Province
- Tehran Province42 km · east
- Qazvin Province101 km · north-west
- Qom Province133 km · south
- Mazandaran203 km · north-east
- Gilan Province204 km · north-west
- Semnan Province219 km · east
Prayer times in Alborz Province: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Alborz Province?
The Qibla in Alborz Province is 217.1° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,935 km away.
Do prayer times in Alborz Province differ from Tehran?
Yes. Alborz Province is 42 km from Tehran, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Alborz Province comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Tehran.
How long is the fast in Alborz Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Alborz Province?
Fajr in Alborz Province changes with the seasons: about 3:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Alborz Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 7:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.