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Prayer times in Zaysan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zaysan, East Kazakhstan, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Kazakhstan.
Today’s prayer times in Zaysan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zaysan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zaysan by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zaysan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 12:59 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 58 min, against only 8 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:18 PM and 9:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:13 AM and 11:28 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zaysan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:41 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:32 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 12:59 AM | 3:23 AM | 11:22 AM | 3:37 PM | 7:21 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:24 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:13 AM | 2:34 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 7:05 AM | 11:18 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:18 PM |
Compared with Astana, Dhuhr in Zaysan comes roughly 54 minutes earlier than in Astana, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 72 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zaysan is 1,055 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Zaysan
Qibla from Zaysan: 250.2° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,943 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zaysan is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Zaysan
Fasting in Zaysan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:32 PM and imsak at 4:43 AM on the first day, 11 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:16 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
Zaysan on the map
The coordinates of Zaysan are 47.4666° N and 84.8714° E. The nearest cities on our site are Maqanshy (229 km), Zyryanovsk (256 km), and Georgīevka (320 km). Zyryanovsk, the nearest administrative centre, is 256 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around East Kazakhstan.
- Name
- Zaysan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 17,600
- Coordinates
- 47.46657, 84.87144
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 250.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,943 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zaysan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zaysan comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:28 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Zaysan, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Zaysan
- Maqanshy229 km · west
- Zyryanovsk256 km · north
- Georgīevka320 km · north-west
- Ust-Kamenogorsk324 km · north-west
- Ridder335 km · north
- Ayagoz336 km · west
- Shemonaīkha412 km · north-west
- Sarkand443 km · south-west
Prayer times in Zaysan: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Zaysan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:32 PM on 21 December and 7:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Zaysan?
Fajr in Zaysan changes with the seasons: about 12:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zaysan differ from Astana?
Yes. Zaysan is 1,055 km from Astana, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Zaysan is called roughly 54 minutes earlier than in Astana.
What is the Qibla direction in Zaysan?
The Qibla in Zaysan is 250.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,943 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zaysan?
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.