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Prayer times in Kyakhta
This page shows today’s salah times in Kyakhta, Buryatiya Republic, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method, which is commonly used in Russia.
Prayer times in Kyakhta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Kyakhta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kyakhta
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kyakhta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:42 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 26 min, compared with only 8 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 11:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:47 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kyakhta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:42 AM | 4:43 AM | 12:56 PM | 5:16 PM | 9:09 PM | 11:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:04 AM | 8:51 AM | 12:52 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:34 PM |
Kyakhta is in a different time zone from the capital Moscow: local time here is UTC+8. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Kyakhta comes about 25 minutes later than in Moscow, but the real solar difference depends on the 4,447 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Kyakhta
In Kyakhta you face towards the west, at an angle of 266.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,547 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kyakhta and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kyakhta during Ramadan
Fasting in Kyakhta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 6:31 AM on the first day, 11 h 18 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:48 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 01 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
About Kyakhta
Kyakhta is located at 50.3496° N, 106.4510° E, in Buryatiya Republic, in Russia. The nearest administrative centre is Ulan-Ude, 183 km away. Close by you will find Gusinoozyorsk (104 km), Ulan-Ude (183 km), and Petrovsk-Zabaykal'skiy (197 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kyakhta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Buryatiya Republic, Russia
- Population
- 18,431
- Coordinates
- 50.34956, 106.45100
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 266.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,547 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kyakhta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kyakhta takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:16 PM for the majority, 6:31 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kyakhta and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kyakhta
- Gusinoozyorsk104 km · north
- Ulan-Ude183 km · north-east
- Petrovsk-Zabaykal'skiy197 km · north-east
- Baykal'sk207 km · north-west
- Slyudyanka241 km · north-west
- Markova258 km · north-west
- Irkutsk263 km · north-west
- Shelekhov264 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kyakhta
Do prayer times in Kyakhta differ from Moscow?
Yes. Kyakhta is 4,447 km from Moscow, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Kyakhta comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Moscow.
What is the Qibla direction in Kyakhta?
The Qibla in Kyakhta is 266.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,547 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kyakhta?
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.
When is Maghrib in Kyakhta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 9:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kyakhta?
Fajr in Kyakhta depends on the season: about 2:42 AM on 21 June and about 7:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.