Regional capital · Zhambyl
Prayer times in Taraz
Looking for the adhan times in Taraz? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Taraz, Zhambyl. Every figure is computed for 42.8980° N, 71.3733° E, so the times reflect Taraz itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Taraz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Taraz
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Taraz
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Taraz on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:18 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:20 PM and 10:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Taraz and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:18 AM | 4:36 AM | 12:16 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:57 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:12 PM | 2:25 PM | 4:43 PM | 6:20 PM |
Compared with Astana, Dhuhr in Taraz comes at almost exactly the same time as Astana, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 37 minutes earlier than in the capital. Taraz is 921 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Taraz
In Taraz you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 240.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,772 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Taraz and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Taraz
For those fasting in Taraz, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 11 h 50 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kazakhstan.
About Taraz
Taraz is located at 42.8980° N, 71.3733° E, in Zhambyl, in Kazakhstan. Nearby places include Sarykemer (17 km), Karatau (81 km), and Turar Ryskulov (93 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Taraz
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Zhambyl, Kazakhstan
- Population
- 358,153
- Coordinates
- 42.89799, 71.37334
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 240.8° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,772 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Taraz
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Taraz is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:21 PM for the majority, 5:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: 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.
Prayer times near Taraz
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Taraz
When is Fajr in Taraz?
Fajr in Taraz changes with the seasons: about 2:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Taraz?
The Qibla in Taraz is 240.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,772 km away.
How long is the fast in Taraz 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 Taraz?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:43 PM on 21 December and 7:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Taraz?
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.