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Prayer times in Aqmola

Prayer times in Aqmola (Kazakhstan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Aqmola has 6 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Aqmola

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Kokshetau, the main city of Aqmola. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

The prayer times shift every day because the sun’s path changes, so there is no fixed timetable for Aqmola. We use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon) and the local time zone (UTC+5). The countdown at the top tells you how long remains before the next prayer, based on the clock of your device.

Monthly prayer timetable for Aqmola

 
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Prayer times in Aqmola by season

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aqmola on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:48 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 59 min, compared with only 7 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 10:53 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aqmola and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Aqmola (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:28 AM6:26 AM12:30 PM3:45 PM6:35 PM8:26 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice1:48 AM3:54 AM12:24 PM4:51 PM8:54 PM10:53 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:10 AM6:09 AM12:15 PM3:30 PM6:20 PM8:11 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:24 AM8:35 AM12:20 PM1:51 PM4:06 PM6:09 PM

Aqmola is located 273 km north-west of Astana, so Dhuhr in Aqmola comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Astana. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Aqmola.

Qibla direction in Aqmola

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The Qibla in Aqmola is at 226.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,340 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 226.8°.

Fasting hours in Aqmola during Ramadan

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Aqmola is at about 5:47 AM and iftar at 5:19 PM, for a fast of 11 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:15 PM, for a fast of 13 h 18 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

Where Aqmola is located

Aqmola is one of the regions of Kazakhstan. Its main city, Kokshetau, is at 53.2841° N, 69.3936° E. The region has 6 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Aqmola
Type
Region
Part of
Kazakhstan
Coordinates
53.28414, 69.39364
Time zone
UTC+5
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
226.8° (south-west)
Distance to Makkah
4,340 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Aqmola

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Aqmola comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:06 PM instead of 4:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

If you are passing through Aqmola, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.

Prayer times in the cities of Aqmola

Prayer times near Aqmola

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aqmola

Do prayer times in Aqmola differ from Astana?

Yes. Aqmola is 273 km from Astana, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Aqmola comes about 8 minutes later than in Astana.

What time is Fajr in Aqmola?

Fajr in Aqmola depends on the season: about 1:48 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

How long is the fast in Aqmola during Ramadan?

About 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

What is the Qibla direction in Aqmola?

The Qibla in Aqmola is 226.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,340 km away.

When is Maghrib in Aqmola?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:06 PM on 21 December and 8:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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