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Prayer times in Shakhtinsk
Looking for the prayer times in Shakhtinsk? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Shakhtinsk, Karaganda Region. Every figure is computed for 49.7071° N, 72.5932° E, which means the times match Shakhtinsk itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Shakhtinsk
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shakhtinsk
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shakhtinsk change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shakhtinsk on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:44 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 19 min, compared with only 8 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:03 PM and 10:32 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shakhtinsk and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:25 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:22 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:44 AM | 4:02 AM | 12:11 PM | 4:30 PM | 8:21 PM | 10:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:08 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 8:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 1:54 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:03 PM |
Shakhtinsk is located 183 km south-east of Astana, so Dhuhr in Shakhtinsk is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Astana. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Shakhtinsk.
Finding the Qibla from Shakhtinsk
In Shakhtinsk you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 234.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,258 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shakhtinsk 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shakhtinsk
Fasting in Shakhtinsk, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:16 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 11 h 33 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 14 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
Where Shakhtinsk is located
The coordinates of Shakhtinsk are 49.7071° N and 72.5932° E. The closest places on our site are Saran (20 km), Abay (21 km), and Karaganda (38 km). Saran, the nearest administrative centre, is 20 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Karaganda Region.
- Name
- Shakhtinsk
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 41,602
- Coordinates
- 49.70713, 72.59321
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 234.4° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,258 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shakhtinsk
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shakhtinsk comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:45 PM instead of 4:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shakhtinsk (UTC+5), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Shakhtinsk
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shakhtinsk
What time is Fajr in Shakhtinsk?
Fajr in Shakhtinsk changes with the seasons: about 1:44 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Shakhtinsk?
The Qibla in Shakhtinsk is 234.4° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,258 km away.
How long is the fast in Shakhtinsk during Ramadan?
About 11 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Shakhtinsk?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:11 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Shakhtinsk?
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.