Regional capital · Astrakhan Oblast
Prayer times in Astrakhan
Residents of and visitors to Astrakhan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Astrakhan is a regional capital in Russia, in Astrakhan Oblast, with about 533,925 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Astrakhan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Prayer calendar for Astrakhan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Astrakhan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Astrakhan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:44 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 48 min, compared with only 8 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 10:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Astrakhan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:44 AM | 4:55 AM | 12:50 PM | 5:02 PM | 8:44 PM | 10:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:50 AM | 8:28 AM | 12:46 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:35 PM |
Astrakhan does not use the same time zone as the capital Moscow: local time here is UTC+4. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Astrakhan comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Moscow, but the real solar difference comes from the 1,271 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Astrakhan
The Qibla in Astrakhan is at 197.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,870 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 197.8°.
Fasting hours in Astrakhan during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Astrakhan is around 6:22 AM and iftar at 6:02 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 30 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:35 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Astrakhan is located
The coordinates of Astrakhan are 46.3497° N and 48.0408° E. The closest places on our site are Kamyzyak (27 km), Kharabali (132 km), and Akhtubinsk (257 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Astrakhan Oblast.
- Name
- Astrakhan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 533,925
- Coordinates
- 46.34968, 48.04076
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 197.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,870 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Astrakhan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Astrakhan comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:16 PM instead of 5:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:55 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Prayer times near Astrakhan
- Kamyzyak27 km · south
- Kharabali132 km · north-west
- Akhtubinsk257 km · north-west
- Elista291 km · west
- Neftekumsk296 km · south-west
- Kizlyar297 km · south
- Znamensk303 km · north-west
- Arzgir315 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Astrakhan
What time is Fajr in Astrakhan?
Fajr in Astrakhan changes with the seasons: about 2:44 AM on 21 June and about 6:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Astrakhan during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Astrakhan?
The Qibla in Astrakhan is 197.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,870 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Astrakhan?
We use the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method: Fajr at 16° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Astrakhan differ from Moscow?
Yes. Astrakhan is 1,271 km from Moscow, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Astrakhan is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Moscow.