Region · Kyrgyzstan
Prayer times in Issyk-Kul Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Issyk-Kul Region, a region of Kyrgyzstan, together with links to the 3 cities and towns of Issyk-Kul Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Karakol; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Issyk-Kul Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Issyk-Kul Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Issyk-Kul Region by season
Prayer times in Issyk-Kul Region change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:54 AM and Maghrib at 8:27 PM, for a day of 15 h 18 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:30 AM and Maghrib to 5:16 PM, and the day is just 9 h 04 min. That is a difference of 6 h 14 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:54 AM | 5:09 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:52 PM | 8:27 PM | 10:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 8:12 AM | 12:44 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:52 PM |
Compared with Bishkek, Dhuhr in Issyk-Kul Region comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Bishkek, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Issyk-Kul Region is 314 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Issyk-Kul Region
The Qibla in Issyk-Kul Region is at 249.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,273 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 249.0°.
Fasting hours in Issyk-Kul Region during Ramadan
Fasting in Issyk-Kul Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:09 PM and imsak at 6:08 AM on the first day, 11 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:45 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 Kyrgyzstan.
Where Issyk-Kul Region is located
Issyk-Kul Region is one of the regions of Kyrgyzstan. Its main city, Karakol, is at 42.4905° N, 78.3920° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Issyk-Kul Region
- Local name
- Issyk-Kul
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kyrgyzstan
- Coordinates
- 42.49047, 78.39197
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 249.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,273 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Issyk-Kul Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Issyk-Kul Region comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:06 PM instead of 4:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:54 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Issyk-Kul Region (UTC+6), wherever you are.
Salah times across Issyk-Kul Region
- Prayer times in Karakol84,351
- Balykchy42,875
- Salah times Kyzyl-Suu15,075
Prayer times near Issyk-Kul Region
- Naryn Region231 km · south-west
- Chuy Region256 km · west
- Bishkek314 km · west
- Jalal-Abad Region480 km · west
- Talas Region504 km · west
- Osh Region514 km · south-west
Prayer times in Issyk-Kul Region: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Issyk-Kul 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.
Do prayer times in Issyk-Kul Region differ from Bishkek?
Yes. Issyk-Kul Region is 314 km from Bishkek, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Issyk-Kul Region comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Bishkek.
What is the Qibla direction in Issyk-Kul Region?
The Qibla in Issyk-Kul Region is 249.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,273 km away.
How long is the fast in Issyk-Kul Region during Ramadan?
About 11 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Issyk-Kul Region?
Fajr in Issyk-Kul Region changes with the seasons: about 2:54 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.