Regional capital · Aqmola
Prayer times in Kokshetau
Residents of and visitors to Kokshetau can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kokshetau is a regional capital in Kazakhstan, in Aqmola, with about 150,649 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kokshetau today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kokshetau
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kokshetau
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kokshetau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:48 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 59 min, against 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 Kokshetau and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:48 AM | 3:54 AM | 12:24 PM | 4:51 PM | 8:54 PM | 10:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:10 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:20 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 8:35 AM | 12:20 PM | 1:51 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:09 PM |
Kokshetau lies 273 km north-west of Astana, so Dhuhr in Kokshetau comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Astana. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kokshetau.
Qibla direction in Kokshetau
In Kokshetau you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 226.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,340 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kokshetau 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 Kokshetau
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kokshetau is around 5:47 AM and iftar at 5:19 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 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.
About Kokshetau
Kokshetau is located at 53.2841° N, 69.3936° E, in Aqmola, in Kazakhstan. Nearby places include Akkol (14 km), Shchūchīnsk (66 km), and Makīnsk (100 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kokshetau
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Aqmola, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 150,649
- 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 Kokshetau
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kokshetau comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:06 PM instead of 4:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Kokshetau, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Kokshetau
- Akkol14 km · east
- Shchūchīnsk66 km · south-east
- Makīnsk100 km · south-east
- Petropavl177 km · north
- Atbasar178 km · south-west
- Stepnogorsk197 km · south-east
- Astana273 km · south-east
- Arqalyk378 km · south-west
Prayer times in Kokshetau: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Kokshetau?
The Qibla in Kokshetau is 226.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,340 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kokshetau?
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.
Do prayer times in Kokshetau differ from Astana?
Yes. Kokshetau is 273 km from Astana, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kokshetau comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Astana.
How long is the fast in Kokshetau during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Kokshetau?
Fajr in Kokshetau 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.