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Prayer times in Smiltene
Looking for the adhan times in Smiltene? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Smiltene, Smiltene Municipality. Every figure is computed for 57.4244° N, 25.9016° E, so the times reflect Smiltene itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Smiltene
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Smiltene prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Smiltene change through the year
Prayer times in Smiltene change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:30 AM and Maghrib at 10:18 PM, for a day of 18 h 01 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:26 AM and Maghrib to 3:33 PM, and the day is just 6 h 37 min. That is a difference of 11 h 24 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:06 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:30 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:30 AM | 4:18 AM | 1:18 PM | 5:54 PM | 10:18 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:14 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:56 AM | 12:14 PM | 1:22 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:55 PM |
Compared with Riga, Dhuhr in Smiltene is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Riga, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Smiltene is 121 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Smiltene
The Qibla in Smiltene is at 158.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,160 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 158.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Smiltene
Fasting in Smiltene, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:59 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 11 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:05 PM for a fast of 13 h 25 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Latvia.
Where Smiltene is located
The coordinates of Smiltene are 57.4244° N and 25.9016° E. The closest places on our site are Valmiera (31 km), Valka (40 km), and Cēsis (40 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Smiltene Municipality.
- Name
- Smiltene
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Smiltene Municipality, Latvia
- Population
- 5,073
- Coordinates
- 57.42444, 25.90164
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 158.4° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,160 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Smiltene
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Smiltene comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:11 PM instead of 5:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:24 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Smiltene (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Smiltene
What time is Fajr in Smiltene?
Fajr in Smiltene depends on the season: about 2:30 AM on 21 June and about 6:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Smiltene?
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.
How long is the fast in Smiltene during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 25 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Smiltene?
The Qibla in Smiltene is 158.4° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,160 km away.
When is Maghrib in Smiltene?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:33 PM on 21 December and 10:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.