Regional capital · Khovd Province
Prayer times in Khovd
Residents of and visitors to Khovd can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Khovd is a regional capital in Mongolia, in Khovd Province, with about 29,800 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Khovd today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Khovd
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Khovd by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Khovd on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:31 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 03 min, against only 8 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 11:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Khovd and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:31 AM | 4:54 AM | 12:55 PM | 5:11 PM | 8:57 PM | 11:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:46 AM | 8:40 AM | 12:51 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:50 PM |
Khovd is in a different time zone from the capital Ulaanbaatar: local time here is UTC+7. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Khovd comes about 1 minute later than in Ulaanbaatar, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,133 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Khovd and distance to Makkah
In Khovd you face towards the west, at an angle of 255.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,445 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Khovd 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Khovd
Fasting in Khovd, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 6:17 AM on the first day, 11 h 37 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:49 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mongolia.
Khovd on the map
The coordinates of Khovd are 48.0056° N and 91.6419° E. The closest places on our site are Ölgii (164 km), Ulaangom (222 km), and Uliastai (389 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Khovd Province.
- Name
- Khovd
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Khovd Province, Mongolia
- Population
- 29,800
- Coordinates
- 48.00556, 91.64194
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 255.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,445 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Khovd
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Khovd comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:25 PM instead of 5:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Khovd, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Khovd
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Khovd
How long is the fast in Khovd during Ramadan?
About 11 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Khovd?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Khovd?
The Qibla in Khovd is 255.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,445 km away.
Do prayer times in Khovd differ from Ulaanbaatar?
Yes. Khovd is 1,133 km from Ulaanbaatar, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Khovd is called about 1 minute later than in Ulaanbaatar.
What time is Fajr in Khovd?
Fajr in Khovd changes with the seasons: about 2:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.