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Prayer times in Bāfq
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bāfq, Yazd Province, worked out 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 Bāfq
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Bāfq prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bāfq
It is useful to know how prayer times in Bāfq move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:06 AM on 21 June and 5:18 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 12 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:08 PM and 7:16 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 13 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 05 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:06 AM | 4:44 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:30 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:02 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:44 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:31 PM | 5:08 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with Tehran, Dhuhr in Bāfq comes roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Tehran, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 28 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bāfq is 585 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Bāfq
From Bāfq you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 237.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,916 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bāfq 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.
Fasting hours in Bāfq during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bāfq is at about 5:06 AM and iftar at 5:47 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 31 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:37 AM and iftar to 6:09 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Bāfq on the map
The coordinates of Bāfq are 31.6035° N and 55.4025° E. The closest places on our site are Anār (82 km), Mahrīz (91 km), and Yazd (103 km). Anār, the nearest administrative centre, is 82 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Yazd Province.
- Name
- Bāfq
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yazd Province, Iran
- Population
- 45,453
- Coordinates
- 31.60350, 55.40249
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 237.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,916 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bāfq
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bāfq takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:56 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Bāfq and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bāfq
What time is Fajr in Bāfq?
Fajr in Bāfq depends on the season: about 3:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bāfq differ from Tehran?
Yes. Bāfq is 585 km from Tehran, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Bāfq is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Tehran.
How long is the fast in Bāfq during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bāfq?
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 is the Qibla direction in Bāfq?
The Qibla in Bāfq is 237.6° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,916 km away.