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Prayer times in Arqalyk
Looking for the prayer times in Arqalyk? 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 Arqalyk, Kostanay. Every figure is computed for 50.2503° N, 66.9038° E, so the times reflect Arqalyk itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Arqalyk
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Arqalyk
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Arqalyk by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Arqalyk on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:05 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 25 min, against only 8 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 10:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arqalyk and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:05 AM | 4:22 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:47 PM | 10:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:29 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:29 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:15 PM | 4:31 PM | 6:25 PM |
Arqalyk is in a different time zone from the capital Astana: local time here is UTC+5. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Arqalyk is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Astana, but the real solar difference comes from the 336 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Arqalyk
The Qibla in Arqalyk is at 226.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,983 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 226.4°.
Fasting hours in Arqalyk during Ramadan
For those fasting in Arqalyk, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:56 AM on the first day, 11 h 31 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:27 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
Arqalyk on the map
The coordinates of Arqalyk are 50.2503° N and 66.9038° E. The closest places on our site are Atbasar (201 km), Satpayev (265 km), and Zhezqazghan (279 km). Atbasar, the nearest administrative centre, is 201 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Kostanay.
- Name
- Arqalyk
- Local name
- Arkalyk
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kostanay, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 42,000
- Coordinates
- 50.25031, 66.90384
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 226.4° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,983 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Arqalyk
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Arqalyk comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Arqalyk
- Atbasar201 km · north-east
- Satpayev265 km · south
- Zhezqazghan279 km · south
- Astana336 km · east
- Makīnsk360 km · north-east
- Shchūchīnsk375 km · north-east
- Kokshetau378 km · north-east
- Akkol386 km · north-east
Prayer times in Arqalyk: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Arqalyk?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:31 PM on 21 December and 8:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Arqalyk differ from Astana?
Yes. Arqalyk is 336 km from Astana, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Arqalyk is called about 18 minutes later than in Astana.
Which calculation method is used for Arqalyk?
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 Fajr in Arqalyk?
Fajr in Arqalyk depends on the season: about 2:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Arqalyk during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.