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Prayer times in Marand
Looking for the prayer times in Marand? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Marand, East Azerbaijan Province. Every figure is computed for 38.4329° N, 45.7749° E, which means the times match Marand itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Marand
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Prayer calendar for Marand
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Marand by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Marand on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, compared with only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:20 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Marand and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:57 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:03 AM | 12:29 PM | 4:24 PM | 8:16 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:23 PM |
Marand is located 586 km north-west of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Marand comes roughly 23 minutes later than in Tehran. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Marand.
Qibla in Marand and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Marand is at 198.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,975 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 198.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Marand
Fasting in Marand, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:46 PM for a fast of 13 h 25 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iran.
Where Marand is located
Marand lies at 38.4329° N, 45.7749° E, in East Azerbaijan Province, in Iran. The nearest administrative centre is Shabestar, 29 km away. Nearby places include Shabestar (29 km), Hādīshahr (47 km), and Sardrūd (56 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Marand
- Type
- City
- Part of
- East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
- Population
- 124,191
- Coordinates
- 38.43290, 45.77490
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 198.4° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,975 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Marand
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Marand comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:38 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Marand, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Marand
Prayer times in Marand: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Marand?
Fajr in Marand changes with the seasons: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Marand 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 Marand differ from Tehran?
Yes. Marand is 586 km from Tehran, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Marand is called roughly 23 minutes later than in Tehran.
What is the Qibla direction in Marand?
The Qibla in Marand is 198.4° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,975 km away.
When is Maghrib in Marand?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 8:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.