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Prayer times in Īlkhchī
Muslims living in Īlkhchī can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Īlkhchī is a city in Iran, in East Azerbaijan Province, with about 16,574 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Īlkhchī today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Īlkhchī prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Īlkhchī change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Īlkhchī on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, against only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:17 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Īlkhchī and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:56 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 5:04 AM | 12:28 PM | 4:22 PM | 8:14 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:38 AM | 12:24 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:23 PM |
Īlkhchī is located 545 km north-west of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Īlkhchī comes roughly 22 minutes later than in Tehran. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Īlkhchī.
Qibla direction in Īlkhchī
The Qibla in Īlkhchī is at 199.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,929 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 199.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Īlkhchī
Ramadan in Īlkhchī: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, about 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 24 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Īlkhchī on the map
Īlkhchī lies at 37.9373° N, 45.9790° E, in East Azerbaijan Province, in Iran. The nearest administrative centre is Sahand, 12 km away. Close by you will find Khosrowshahr (7 km), Sahand (12 km), and Oskū (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Īlkhchī
- Type
- City
- Part of
- East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
- Population
- 16,574
- Coordinates
- 37.93730, 45.97900
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 199.6° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,929 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Īlkhchī
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Īlkhchī is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:22 PM for the majority, 5:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Īlkhchī, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Īlkhchī
- Khosrowshahr7 km · east
- Sahand12 km · east
- Oskū13 km · east
- Sardrūd18 km · north-east
- Āz̄arshahr20 km · south
- Tabriz32 km · north-east
- Shabestar36 km · north-west
- Ajab Shīr52 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Īlkhchī
How long is the fast in Īlkhchī during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Īlkhchī?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 8:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Īlkhchī?
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.
What time is Fajr in Īlkhchī?
Fajr in Īlkhchī depends on the season: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Īlkhchī?
The Qibla in Īlkhchī is 199.6° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,929 km away.