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Prayer times in Meshgīn Shahr
Muslims living in Meshgīn Shahr can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Meshgīn Shahr is a city in Iran, in Ardabil Province, with about 74,109 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Meshgīn Shahr today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Meshgīn Shahr prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Meshgīn Shahr change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Meshgīn Shahr move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:01 AM on 21 June and 5:59 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 58 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:23 PM and 8:09 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 51 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 29 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:01 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:21 PM | 4:16 PM | 8:09 PM | 9:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:17 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:16 PM |
Meshgīn Shahr lies 448 km north-west of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Meshgīn Shahr comes about 15 minutes later than in Tehran. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Meshgīn Shahr.
Qibla in Meshgīn Shahr and distance to Makkah
In Meshgīn Shahr you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 203.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,032 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Meshgīn Shahr 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 Meshgīn Shahr
Ramadan in Meshgīn Shahr: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:09 PM, about 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 25 min, longer by 66 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Meshgīn Shahr is located
The coordinates of Meshgīn Shahr are 38.3990° N and 47.6820° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sarāb (53 km), Ahar (54 km), and Ardabil (56 km). Sarāb, the nearest administrative centre, is 53 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Ardabil Province.
- Name
- Meshgīn Shahr
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ardabil Province, Iran
- Population
- 74,109
- Coordinates
- 38.39900, 47.68200
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 203.9° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,032 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Meshgīn Shahr
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Meshgīn Shahr is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:27 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:16 PM for the majority, 5:31 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Meshgīn Shahr in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Meshgīn Shahr
What is the Qibla direction in Meshgīn Shahr?
The Qibla in Meshgīn Shahr is 203.9° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,032 km away.
When is Fajr in Meshgīn Shahr?
Fajr in Meshgīn Shahr changes with the seasons: about 3:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Meshgīn Shahr during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Meshgīn Shahr differ from Tehran?
Yes. Meshgīn Shahr is 448 km from Tehran, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Meshgīn Shahr comes about 15 minutes later than in Tehran.
Which calculation method is used for Meshgīn Shahr?
We use the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method: Fajr at 17.7° and Isha when the sun is 14° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.