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Prayer times in Qā’em Shahr
This page shows today’s prayer times in Qā’em Shahr, Mazandaran, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method, which is the usual reference in Iran.
Today’s prayer times in Qā’em Shahr
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Prayer calendar for Qā’em Shahr
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Qā’em Shahr by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Qā’em Shahr on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:52 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Qā’em Shahr and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:41 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:51 PM | 7:41 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 7:06 AM | 11:56 AM | 2:29 PM | 5:07 PM | 5:58 PM |
Qā’em Shahr lies 156 km north-east of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Qā’em Shahr comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Tehran. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Qā’em Shahr.
Qibla direction in Qā’em Shahr
The Qibla in Qā’em Shahr is at 220.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,095 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 220.6°.
Fasting hours in Qā’em Shahr during Ramadan
Ramadan in Qā’em Shahr: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:51 PM, roughly 12 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 24 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Qā’em Shahr on the map
Qā’em Shahr lies at 36.4667° N, 52.8676° E, in Mazandaran, in Iran. The nearest administrative centre is Babol, 19 km away. Nearby places include Babol (19 km), Jūybār (20 km), and Sari (20 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Qā’em Shahr
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mazandaran, Iran
- Population
- 204,953
- Coordinates
- 36.46671, 52.86762
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 220.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,095 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Qā’em Shahr
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Qā’em Shahr comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:06 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Qā’em Shahr and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qā’em Shahr
Which calculation method is used for Qā’em Shahr?
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.
How long is the fast in Qā’em Shahr during Ramadan?
About 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 24 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Qā’em Shahr?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:07 PM on 21 December and 7:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Qā’em Shahr differ from Tehran?
Yes. Qā’em Shahr is 156 km from Tehran, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Qā’em Shahr comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Tehran.
When is Fajr in Qā’em Shahr?
Fajr in Qā’em Shahr changes with the seasons: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.