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Prayer times in Aral
Looking for the prayer times in Aral? On this page 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 Aral, Kyzylorda. Every figure is computed for 46.8017° N, 61.6631° E, so the times reflect Aral itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Aral today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Aral
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Aral change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aral on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:33 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 52 min, compared with only 8 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 11:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aral and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:33 AM | 4:59 AM | 12:55 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:51 PM | 11:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:44 AM | 8:35 AM | 12:51 PM | 2:50 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:52 PM |
Aral does not use the same time zone as the capital Astana: local time here is UTC+5. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Aral is called roughly 39 minutes later than in Astana, but the real solar difference depends on the 863 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Aral
From Aral you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 222.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,440 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aral and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Aral
Ramadan in Aral: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, roughly 11 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 91 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Aral
Aral is located at 46.8017° N, 61.6631° E, in Kyzylorda, in Kazakhstan. The nearest administrative centre is Baikonur, 183 km away. Close by you will find Ayteke Bi (113 km), Baikonur (183 km), and Shalqar (192 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aral
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 33,017
- Coordinates
- 46.80174, 61.66312
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 222.3° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,440 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Aral
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Aral comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:22 PM instead of 5:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Aral and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aral
What is the Qibla direction in Aral?
The Qibla in Aral is 222.3° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,440 km away.
What time is Fajr in Aral?
Fajr in Aral changes with the seasons: about 2:33 AM on 21 June and about 6:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Aral differ from Astana?
Yes. Aral is 863 km from Astana, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Aral is called about 39 minutes later than in Astana.
Which calculation method is used for Aral?
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.
How long is the fast in Aral during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.