Regional capital · Bacău County
Prayer times in Bacau
Residents of and visitors to Bacau can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Bacau is a regional capital in Romania, in Bacău County, with about 136,087 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Bacau today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bacau
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bacau change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bacau on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:52 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 50 min, against only 8 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 11:28 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 1:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bacau and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:34 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:24 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 5:19 AM | 1:14 PM | 5:27 PM | 9:09 PM | 11:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:10 PM | 4:27 PM | 6:12 PM |
Bacau lies 246 km north of Bucharest, so Dhuhr in Bacau is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Bucharest. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bacau.
Qibla in Bacau and distance to Makkah
From Bacau you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 153.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,030 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bacau 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bacau
For those fasting in Bacau, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:26 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 11 h 42 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 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 Romania.
Bacau on the map
The coordinates of Bacau are 46.5672° N and 26.9138° E. The nearest cities on our site are Buhuşi (23 km), Moineşti (34 km), and Roman (39 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Bacău County.
- Name
- Bacau
- Local name
- Bacău
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Bacău County, Romania
- Population
- 136,087
- Coordinates
- 46.56718, 26.91384
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 153.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,030 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bacau
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bacau comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:41 PM instead of 5:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Bacau (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Bacau
Prayer times in Bacau: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Bacau during Ramadan?
About 11 h 42 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 Bacau?
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 Bacau?
The Qibla in Bacau is 153.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,030 km away.
Do prayer times in Bacau differ from Bucharest?
Yes. Bacau is 246 km from Bucharest, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Bacau comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Bucharest.
What time is Fajr in Bacau?
Fajr in Bacau depends on the season: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.