Regional capital · Gilan Province
Prayer times in Rasht
Residents of and visitors to Rasht can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Rasht is a regional capital in Iran, in Gilan Province, with about 594,590 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Rasht today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rasht
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rasht change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rasht on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:00 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 44 min, against only 9 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rasht and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:00 AM | 4:51 AM | 12:13 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:57 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:22 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:40 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:10 PM |
Rasht lies 240 km north-west of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Rasht is called about 7 minutes later than in Tehran. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rasht.
Finding the Qibla from Rasht
The Qibla in Rasht is at 210.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,998 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 210.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Rasht
For those fasting in Rasht, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 12 h 21 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iran.
Rasht on the map
The coordinates of Rasht are 37.2761° N and 49.5886° E. The closest places on our site are Khomām (14 km), Şowme‘eh Sarā (24 km), and Bandar-e Anzali (25 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Gilan Province.
- Name
- Rasht
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gilan Province, Iran
- Population
- 594,590
- Coordinates
- 37.27611, 49.58862
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 210.8° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,998 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rasht
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rasht comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Rasht and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rasht
- Khomām14 km · north-east
- Şowme‘eh Sarā24 km · west
- Bandar-e Anzali25 km · north-west
- Fūman25 km · west
- Sīāhkal29 km · south-east
- Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh31 km · east
- Lāhījān38 km · east
- Māsāl41 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rasht
When is Maghrib in Rasht?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Rasht?
Fajr in Rasht changes with the seasons: 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.
Do prayer times in Rasht differ from Tehran?
Yes. Rasht is 240 km from Tehran, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Rasht comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Tehran.
How long is the fast in Rasht during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 21 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 Rasht?
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.