Regional capital · North Kazakhstan
Prayer times in Petropavl
Residents of and visitors to Petropavl can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Petropavl is a regional capital in Kazakhstan, in North Kazakhstan, with about 200,920 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Petropavl today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Petropavl prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Petropavl change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Petropavl move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 1:45 AM on 21 June and 6:28 AM on 21 December, a shift of 4 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:57 PM and 9:05 PM. Daylight reaches 17 h 21 min around the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 12 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:45 AM | 3:45 AM | 12:25 PM | 4:55 PM | 9:05 PM | 10:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:05 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:28 AM | 8:45 AM | 12:21 PM | 1:44 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:07 PM |
Petropavl is located 438 km north of Astana, so Dhuhr in Petropavl comes about 9 minutes later than in Astana. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Petropavl.
Finding the Qibla from Petropavl
The Qibla in Petropavl is at 225.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,451 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 225.1°.
Fasting hours in Petropavl during Ramadan
Ramadan in Petropavl: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:15 PM, about 11 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 20 min, longer by 123 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Petropavl on the map
The coordinates of Petropavl are 54.8734° N and 69.1507° E. The closest places on our site are Kokshetau (177 km), Akkol (178 km), and Shchūchīnsk (226 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around North Kazakhstan.
- Name
- Petropavl
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- North Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 200,920
- Coordinates
- 54.87343, 69.15065
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 225.1° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,451 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Petropavl
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Petropavl comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:11 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:31 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page 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 Petropavl
- Kokshetau177 km · south
- Akkol178 km · south
- Shchūchīnsk226 km · south
- Makīnsk263 km · south
- Stepnogorsk333 km · south-east
- Atbasar345 km · south
- Kostanay405 km · south-west
- Astana438 km · south
Prayer times in Petropavl: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Petropavl?
Fajr in Petropavl changes with the seasons: about 1:45 AM on 21 June and about 6:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Petropavl?
The Qibla in Petropavl is 225.1° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,451 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Petropavl?
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 Petropavl during Ramadan?
About 11 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Petropavl differ from Astana?
Yes. Petropavl is 438 km from Astana, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Petropavl comes about 9 minutes later than in Astana.