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Prayer times in Nekā
This page shows today’s salah times in Nekā, Mazandaran, 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 the usual reference in Iran.
Adhan times in Nekā today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nekā
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nekā change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nekā on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:49 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, compared with only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 8:41 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nekā and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:36 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:49 AM | 4:38 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:50 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:11 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:05 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:26 PM | 5:05 PM | 5:56 PM |
Nekā is located 199 km north-east of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Nekā is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Tehran. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nekā.
Qibla in Nekā and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Nekā is at 221.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,136 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 221.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nekā
For those fasting in Nekā, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 12 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:17 PM for a fast of 13 h 24 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iran.
Nekā on the map
The coordinates of Nekā are 36.6508° N and 53.2991° E. The nearest cities on our site are Behshahr (23 km), Sari (23 km), and Jūybār (35 km). Behshahr, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Mazandaran.
- Name
- Nekā
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mazandaran, Iran
- Population
- 60,991
- Coordinates
- 36.65079, 53.29905
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 221.2° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,136 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nekā
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nekā is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nekā (UTC+3:30), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Nekā: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Nekā?
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 Maghrib in Nekā?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 7:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Nekā?
Fajr in Nekā changes with the seasons: about 2:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Nekā?
The Qibla in Nekā is 221.2° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,136 km away.
How long is the fast in Nekā during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.