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Prayer times in Mangystau
This page gives today’s prayer times in Mangystau, a region of Kazakhstan, together with links to the 3 cities of Mangystau that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Aktau; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Mangystau today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mangystau prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mangystau change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mangystau on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 27 min, compared with only 8 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 11:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:28 PM and 1:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mangystau and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:39 AM | 1:43 PM | 5:06 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:54 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:44 PM | 9:20 PM | 11:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:23 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:52 PM | 7:32 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:21 AM | 9:05 AM | 1:33 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:39 PM |
Mangystau does not use the same time zone as the capital Astana: local time here is UTC+5. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Mangystau comes roughly 81 minutes later than in Astana, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,731 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Mangystau
The Qibla in Mangystau is at 206.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,686 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 206.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mangystau
Fasting in Mangystau, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:55 PM and imsak at 6:57 AM on the first day, 11 h 49 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:34 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
About Mangystau
Mangystau is one of the regions of Kazakhstan. Its main city, Aktau, is at 43.6611° N, 51.1739° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Mangystau
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kazakhstan
- Coordinates
- 43.66105, 51.17392
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 206.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,686 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mangystau
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mangystau takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:43 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:44 PM for the majority, 6:57 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mangystau (UTC+5), wherever you are.
Salah times across Mangystau
- Prayer times in Aktau147,443
- Zhangaözen103,598
- Salah times Mangghyshlaq31,368
Prayer times near Mangystau
- Atyrau Oblisi387 km · north
- West Kazakhstan844 km · north
- Aktobe866 km · north-east
- Baikonur984 km · east
- Kyzylorda1,148 km · east
- Kostanay1,400 km · north-east
Prayer times in Mangystau: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Mangystau?
Fajr in Mangystau depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 7:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Mangystau differ from Astana?
Yes. Mangystau is 1,731 km from Astana, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mangystau is called roughly 81 minutes later than in Astana.
Which calculation method is used for Mangystau?
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 Maghrib in Mangystau?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Mangystau?
The Qibla in Mangystau is 206.6° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,686 km away.