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Prayer times in Khoy
Looking for the adhan times in Khoy? On this page 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 Khoy, West Azerbaijan Province. Every figure is computed for 38.5503° N, 44.9521° E, which means the times match Khoy itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Khoy
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Khoy prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Khoy change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Khoy on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, compared with only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 9:24 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Khoy and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:00 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:28 PM | 8:20 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:44 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Tehran, Dhuhr in Khoy is called roughly 26 minutes later than in Tehran, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 36 minutes later than in the capital. Khoy is 655 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Khoy
In Khoy you face towards the south, at an angle of 195.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,967 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Khoy and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Khoy
Fasting in Khoy, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:19 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 12 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:50 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.
About Khoy
Khoy lies at 38.5503° N, 44.9521° E, in West Azerbaijan Province, in Iran. The nearest administrative centre is Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn, 38 km away. Close by you will find Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn (38 km), Salmās (42 km), and Hādīshahr (70 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Khoy
- Local name
- Khūy
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
- Population
- 198,845
- Coordinates
- 38.55030, 44.95210
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 195.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,967 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Khoy
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Khoy comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Khoy and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Khoy
- Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn38 km · north
- Salmās42 km · south-west
- Hādīshahr70 km · north-east
- Marand73 km · east
- Seyah Cheshmeh75 km · north-west
- Shut76 km · north
- Shabestar77 km · south-east
- Poldasht89 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Khoy
How long is the fast in Khoy during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Khoy differ from Tehran?
Yes. Khoy is 655 km from Tehran, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Khoy comes roughly 26 minutes later than in Tehran.
Which calculation method is used for Khoy?
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.
What time is Fajr in Khoy?
Fajr in Khoy changes with the seasons: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Khoy?
The Qibla in Khoy is 195.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,967 km away.