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Prayer times in Moscow
Salah times in Moscow (Russia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Moscow has 10 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Moscow
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Moscow
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Moscow change through the year
Prayer times in Moscow vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:01 AM and Maghrib at 9:18 PM, giving a day of 17 h 33 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:51 AM and Maghrib to 3:58 PM, and the day lasts only 7 h. The difference 10 h 33 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:01 AM | 3:45 AM | 12:31 PM | 5:03 PM | 9:18 PM | 10:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:27 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:51 AM | 8:57 AM | 12:27 PM | 1:45 PM | 3:58 PM | 5:56 PM |
Moscow is very close to Moscow (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Moscow comes at almost exactly the same time as Moscow. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Moscow
The Qibla in Moscow is at 176.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,822 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 176.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Moscow
Fasting in Moscow, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:18 PM and imsak at 6:08 AM on the first day, 11 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:20 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
Moscow on the map
Moscow is one of the regions of Russia. Its main city, Moscow, is at 55.7520° N, 37.6178° E. The region has 10 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Moscow
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Russia
- Coordinates
- 55.75204, 37.61781
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 176.4° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,822 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Moscow
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Moscow is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 5:03 PM for the majority, 6:20 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Moscow and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Moscow
- Prayer times in Moscow10,381,222
- Zelenograd215,727
- Salah times Novo-Peredelkino115,536
- Cherëmushki106,587
- Prayer times in Vostochnoe Degunino95,000
- Obruchevo85,616
- Salah times Troitsk37,591
- Shcherbinka28,065
- Prayer times in Vnukovo20,000
- Moskovskiy15,435
Prayer times near Moscow
- Moscow Oblast20 km · north-west
- Kaluga Oblast161 km · south-west
- Tver Oblast162 km · north-west
- Tula Oblast173 km · south
- Vladimir Oblast178 km · east
- Ryazan Oblast182 km · south-east
Prayer times in Moscow: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Moscow during Ramadan?
About 11 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Moscow?
The Qibla in Moscow is 176.4° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,822 km away.
Do prayer times in Moscow differ from Moscow?
Hardly: Moscow is only less than 1 km from Moscow, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Moscow?
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.
What time is Fajr in Moscow?
Fajr in Moscow depends on the season: about 2:01 AM on 21 June and about 6:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.