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Prayer times in Butel
Residents of and visitors to Butel can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Butel is a city in North Macedonia, in Grad Skopje, with about 36,154 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.
Prayer times in Butel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Butel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Butel change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Butel on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:46 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 15 min, against only 9 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:41 PM and 10:16 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:32 AM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Butel and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:05 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:46 AM | 4:59 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:39 PM | 8:13 PM | 10:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:59 AM | 11:32 AM | 1:48 PM | 4:06 PM | 5:41 PM |
Butel lies right next to Skopje (4 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Butel practically coincides with Skopje. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Butel
In Butel you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 137.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,863 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Butel 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.
Ramadan timetable for Butel
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Butel is around 4:55 AM and iftar at 4:58 PM, for a fast of 11 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:14 AM and iftar to 5:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Butel on the map
Butel lies at 42.0308° N, 21.4467° E, in Grad Skopje, in North Macedonia. The nearest administrative centre is Čair, 2 km away. Close by you will find Čair (2 km), Šuto Orizare (2 km), and Skopje (4 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Butel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Grad Skopje, North Macedonia
- Population
- 36,154
- Coordinates
- 42.03083, 21.44667
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 137.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,863 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Butel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Butel takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:42 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:39 PM for the majority, 5:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
Nearby cities to Butel
- Čair2 km · south
- Šuto Orizare2 km · north-west
- Skopje4 km · south
- Sopiste8 km · south
- Arachinovo10 km · east
- Chucher-Sandevo10 km · north-west
- Kisela Voda10 km · south-east
- Ilinden12 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Butel
When is Maghrib in Butel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:06 PM on 21 December and 8:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Butel during Ramadan?
About 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Butel?
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 Butel?
The Qibla in Butel is 137.5° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,863 km away.
What time is Fajr in Butel?
Fajr in Butel depends on the season: about 2:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.