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Prayer times in Ulytau Region

Prayer times in Ulytau Region (Kazakhstan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ulytau Region has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Prayer times in Ulytau Region today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Zhezqazghan, the main city of Ulytau Region. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Kazakhstan we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+5) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Ulytau Region

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Ulytau Region by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ulytau Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:07 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 01 min, compared with only 8 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 10:47 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ulytau Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Ulytau Region (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:49 AM6:33 AM12:37 PM3:57 PM6:41 PM8:19 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:07 AM4:30 AM12:31 PM4:46 PM8:31 PM10:47 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:32 AM6:16 AM12:22 PM3:43 PM6:26 PM8:04 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:21 AM8:15 AM12:27 PM2:22 PM4:39 PM6:26 PM

Compared with Astana, Dhuhr in Ulytau Region is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Astana, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ulytau Region is 463 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Ulytau Region and distance to Makkah

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Qibla direction for Ulytau Region: 230.1° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,845 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ulytau Region is the easiest reference.

Suhoor and iftar times in Ulytau Region

Fasting in Ulytau Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 11 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.

About Ulytau Region

Ulytau Region is one of the regions of Kazakhstan. Its main city, Zhezqazghan, is at 47.7941° N, 67.7063° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Ulytau Region
Type
Region
Part of
Kazakhstan
Coordinates
47.79411, 67.70628
Time zone
UTC+5
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
230.1° (south-west)
Distance to Makkah
3,845 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ulytau Region

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ulytau Region takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:46 PM for the majority, 6:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ulytau Region (UTC+5), whatever your location.

Prayer times in the cities of Ulytau Region

Nearby cities to Ulytau Region

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ulytau Region

Do prayer times in Ulytau Region differ from Astana?

Yes. Ulytau Region is 463 km from Astana, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ulytau Region is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Astana.

What is the Qibla direction in Ulytau Region?

The Qibla in Ulytau Region is 230.1° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,845 km away.

How long is the fast in Ulytau Region during Ramadan?

About 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Ulytau Region?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 8:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Ulytau Region?

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.

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