City · Sălaj County
Prayer times in Şimleu Silvaniei
This page shows today’s prayer times in Şimleu Silvaniei, Sălaj County, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Romania.
Adhan times in Şimleu Silvaniei today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Şimleu Silvaniei
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Şimleu Silvaniei change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Şimleu Silvaniei on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:07 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 56 min, against only 8 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 11:46 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 1:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Şimleu Silvaniei and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:45 PM | 9:29 PM | 11:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:33 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 8:12 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:24 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:27 PM |
Şimleu Silvaniei is located 403 km north-west of Bucharest, so Dhuhr in Şimleu Silvaniei comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Bucharest. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Şimleu Silvaniei.
Finding the Qibla from Şimleu Silvaniei
In Şimleu Silvaniei you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 146.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,252 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Şimleu Silvaniei 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 Şimleu Silvaniei
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Şimleu Silvaniei is around 5:51 AM and iftar at 5:41 PM, for a fast of 11 h 40 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:03 AM and iftar to 6:25 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Şimleu Silvaniei is located
Şimleu Silvaniei lies at 47.2333° N, 22.8000° E, in Sălaj County, in Romania. The nearest administrative centre is Zalău, 19 km away. Close by you will find Zalău (19 km), Carei (56 km), and Satu Mare (63 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Şimleu Silvaniei
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sălaj County, Romania
- Population
- 15,721
- Coordinates
- 47.23333, 22.80000
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 146.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,252 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Şimleu Silvaniei
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Şimleu Silvaniei comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:58 PM instead of 5:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Şimleu Silvaniei and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Şimleu Silvaniei
- Zalău19 km · east
- Carei56 km · north-west
- Satu Mare63 km · north
- Oradea70 km · west
- Baia Mare75 km · north-east
- Cluj-Napoca80 km · south-east
- Dej81 km · east
- Baia Sprie82 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Şimleu Silvaniei
When is Maghrib in Şimleu Silvaniei?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:41 PM on 21 December and 9:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Şimleu Silvaniei?
Fajr in Şimleu Silvaniei depends on the season: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Şimleu Silvaniei differ from Bucharest?
Yes. Şimleu Silvaniei is 403 km from Bucharest, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Şimleu Silvaniei is called about 13 minutes later than in Bucharest.
How long is the fast in Şimleu Silvaniei during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Şimleu Silvaniei?
The Qibla in Şimleu Silvaniei is 146.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,252 km away.