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Prayer times in Karatau
This page shows today’s prayer times in Karatau, Zhambyl, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Kazakhstan.
Adhan times in Karatau today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Karatau
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Karatau
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Karatau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:19 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 23 min, compared with only 8 h 59 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 10:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:11 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Karatau and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:19 AM | 4:38 AM | 12:20 PM | 4:25 PM | 8:01 PM | 10:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:16 PM | 2:28 PM | 4:46 PM | 6:23 PM |
Compared with Astana, Dhuhr in Karatau is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Astana, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 32 minutes earlier than in the capital. Karatau is 893 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Karatau
In Karatau you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 239.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,723 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Karatau and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Karatau during Ramadan
For those fasting in Karatau, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:40 AM on the first day, 11 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
Where Karatau is located
The coordinates of Karatau are 43.1796° N and 70.4592° E. The nearest cities on our site are Turar Ryskulov (72 km), Zhangatas (73 km), and Taraz (81 km). Zhangatas, the nearest administrative centre, is 73 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Zhambyl.
- Name
- Karatau
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zhambyl, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 37,881
- Coordinates
- 43.17959, 70.45920
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 239.3° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,723 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Karatau
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Karatau takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:25 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Karatau, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Karatau
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Karatau
Which calculation method is used for Karatau?
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 Fajr in Karatau?
Fajr in Karatau changes with the seasons: about 2:19 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Karatau during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Karatau?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:46 PM on 21 December and 8:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Karatau?
The Qibla in Karatau is 239.3° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,723 km away.