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Prayer times in West Kazakhstan
This page gives today’s prayer times in West Kazakhstan, a region of Kazakhstan, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of West Kazakhstan that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Oral; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in West Kazakhstan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for West Kazakhstan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in West Kazakhstan change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in West Kazakhstan move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:05 AM on 21 June and 7:32 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 28 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:28 PM and 9:54 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 36 min around the summer solstice and drops to 7 h 52 min in 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 | 5:45 AM | 7:38 AM | 1:42 PM | 4:59 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:05 AM | 5:18 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:58 PM | 9:54 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:32 AM | 9:36 AM | 1:32 PM | 3:12 PM | 5:28 PM | 7:25 PM |
West Kazakhstan is in a different time zone from the capital Astana: local time here is UTC+5. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in West Kazakhstan comes roughly 80 minutes later than in Astana, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,390 km between the two cities.
Qibla in West Kazakhstan and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in West Kazakhstan is at 201.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,466 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 201.2°.
Ramadan timetable for West Kazakhstan
Ramadan in West Kazakhstan: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:37 PM, roughly 11 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, longer by 107 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
West Kazakhstan on the map
West Kazakhstan is one of the regions of Kazakhstan. Its main city, Oral, is at 51.2460° N, 51.4256° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- West Kazakhstan
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kazakhstan
- Coordinates
- 51.24601, 51.42558
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 201.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,466 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in West Kazakhstan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in West Kazakhstan comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:13 PM instead of 5:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:42 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in West Kazakhstan and organise your day around them.
Salah times across West Kazakhstan
- Prayer times in Oral330,000
- Aksay34,799
Nearby cities to West Kazakhstan
Prayer times in West Kazakhstan: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for West Kazakhstan?
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.
What time is Fajr in West Kazakhstan?
Fajr in West Kazakhstan depends on the season: about 3:05 AM on 21 June and about 7:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in West Kazakhstan during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in West Kazakhstan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 9:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in West Kazakhstan?
The Qibla in West Kazakhstan is 201.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,466 km away.