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Prayer times in Bandar-e Anzali
This page shows today’s salah times in Bandar-e Anzali, Gilan Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method, which is commonly used in Iran.
Prayer times in Bandar-e Anzali today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Prayer calendar for Bandar-e Anzali
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bandar-e Anzali
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bandar-e Anzali on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:00 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 45 min, compared with only 9 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 9:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bandar-e Anzali and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:00 AM | 4:51 AM | 12:14 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:40 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:10 PM |
Bandar-e Anzali lies 264 km north-west of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Bandar-e Anzali comes about 8 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 Bandar-e Anzali.
Qibla in Bandar-e Anzali and distance to Makkah
From Bandar-e Anzali you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 210.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,011 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bandar-e Anzali 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 Bandar-e Anzali
Ramadan in Bandar-e Anzali: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:03 PM, about 12 h 20 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 24 min, longer by 64 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Bandar-e Anzali
Bandar-e Anzali is located at 37.4732° N, 49.4579° E, in Gilan Province, in Iran. The nearest administrative centre is Şowme‘eh Sarā, 23 km away. Nearby places include Khomām (20 km), Şowme‘eh Sarā (23 km), and Rasht (25 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
- Bandar-e Anzali
- Local name
- Bandar-e Anzalī
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gilan Province, Iran
- Population
- 118,564
- Coordinates
- 37.47318, 49.45785
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 210.1° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,011 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bandar-e Anzali
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bandar-e Anzali is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:20 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:07 PM for the majority, 5:22 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Bandar-e Anzali, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Bandar-e Anzali
- Khomām20 km · south-east
- Şowme‘eh Sarā23 km · south-west
- Rasht25 km · south-east
- Reẕvānshahr30 km · west
- Fūman31 km · south-west
- Māsāl31 km · south-west
- Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh49 km · south-east
- Sīāhkal51 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bandar-e Anzali
How long is the fast in Bandar-e Anzali during Ramadan?
About 12 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bandar-e Anzali?
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.
When is Fajr in Bandar-e Anzali?
Fajr in Bandar-e Anzali depends on the season: about 3:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Bandar-e Anzali?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Bandar-e Anzali differ from Tehran?
Yes. Bandar-e Anzali is 264 km from Tehran, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Bandar-e Anzali is called about 8 minutes later than in Tehran.