Regional capital · West Kazakhstan
Prayer times in Oral
Muslims living in Oral can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Oral is a regional capital in Kazakhstan, in West Kazakhstan, with about 330,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Oral today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Oral
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Oral by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Oral on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:05 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 36 min, compared with only 7 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 12:00 AM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:27 PM and 1:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oral and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Oral does not use the same time zone as the capital Astana: local time here is UTC+5. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Oral is called roughly 80 minutes later than in Astana, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,390 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Oral
The Qibla in Oral is at 201.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,466 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 201.2°.
Fasting hours in Oral during Ramadan
Fasting in Oral, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 6:58 AM on the first day, 11 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:28 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
About Oral
The coordinates of Oral are 51.2460° N and 51.4256° E. The closest places on our site are Aksay (110 km), Shalkar (401 km), and Aktobe (420 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across West Kazakhstan.
- Name
- Oral
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- West Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 330,000
- 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 Oral
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oral is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:58 PM for the majority, 7:13 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Oral (UTC+5), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Oral
Prayer times in Oral: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Oral?
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 Oral?
The Qibla in Oral is 201.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,466 km away.
How long is the fast in Oral during Ramadan?
About 11 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Oral?
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.
Do prayer times in Oral differ from Astana?
Yes. Oral is 1,390 km from Astana, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Oral comes about 80 minutes later than in Astana.