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Prayer times in Chilik
This page shows today’s salah times in Chilik, Almaty Region, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Kazakhstan.
Today’s prayer times in Chilik
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chilik prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chilik by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chilik on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:43 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 26 min, compared with only 8 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 9:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:39 AM and 11:55 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chilik and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:15 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:43 AM | 4:06 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:55 PM | 7:32 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:58 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:33 AM | 7:17 AM | 11:45 AM | 1:55 PM | 4:13 PM | 5:51 PM |
Chilik lies 986 km south-east of Astana, so Dhuhr in Chilik comes about 27 minutes earlier than in Astana. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Chilik.
Qibla in Chilik and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Chilik: 247.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,308 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Chilik remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Chilik during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Chilik is at about 5:09 AM and iftar at 5:07 PM, for a fast of 11 h 48 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:26 AM and iftar to 5:45 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Chilik
Chilik is located at 43.5962° N, 78.2575° E, in Almaty Region, in Kazakhstan. The nearest administrative centre is Talghar, 89 km away. Close by you will find Esik (70 km), Talghar (89 km), and Konayev (101 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chilik
- Local name
- Shelek
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 29,032
- Coordinates
- 43.59623, 78.25745
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 247.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,308 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chilik
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chilik comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:55 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Chilik and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Chilik
- Esik70 km · west
- Talghar89 km · west
- Konayev101 km · west
- Otegen Batyra102 km · west
- Almaty115 km · west
- Burunday116 km · west
- Zharkent154 km · north-east
- Taldykorgan158 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chilik
How long is the fast in Chilik during Ramadan?
About 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Chilik?
The Qibla in Chilik is 247.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,308 km away.
Do prayer times in Chilik differ from Astana?
Yes. Chilik is 986 km from Astana, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Chilik comes about 27 minutes earlier than in Astana.
Which calculation method is used for Chilik?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Chilik?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:13 PM on 21 December and 7:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.