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Prayer times in Craiova
This page shows today’s prayer times in Craiova, Dolj County, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Romania.
Today’s prayer times in Craiova
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Craiova
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Craiova change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Craiova on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 32 min, compared with only 8 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 11:28 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Craiova and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:27 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:12 PM | 11:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:35 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:21 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:57 AM | 12:23 PM | 2:31 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:28 PM |
Compared with Bucharest, Dhuhr in Craiova is called about 9 minutes later than in Bucharest, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes later than in the capital. Craiova is 184 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Craiova and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Craiova: 144.8° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,941 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Craiova is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Craiova during Ramadan
For those fasting in Craiova, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:44 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 11 h 47 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:23 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Romania.
About Craiova
The coordinates of Craiova are 44.3167° N and 23.8000° E. The nearest cities on our site are Balş (24 km), Filiaşi (34 km), and Slatina (47 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Dolj County.
- Name
- Craiova
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Dolj County, Romania
- Population
- 234,140
- Coordinates
- 44.31667, 23.80000
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 144.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,941 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Craiova
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Craiova comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:48 PM instead of 5:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Craiova and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Craiova: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Craiova?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 9:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Craiova?
Fajr in Craiova changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Craiova?
The Qibla in Craiova is 144.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,941 km away.
Do prayer times in Craiova differ from Bucharest?
Yes. Craiova is 184 km from Bucharest, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Craiova comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Bucharest.
How long is the fast in Craiova during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.