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Prayer times in Sofrino
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sofrino, Moscow Oblast, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method, which is commonly used in Russia.
Today’s prayer times in Sofrino
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Sofrino prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sofrino
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sofrino on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 1:59 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 40 min, compared with only 6 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 10:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sofrino and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:59 AM | 3:40 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:03 PM | 9:20 PM | 10:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:26 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:51 AM | 8:59 AM | 12:26 PM | 1:41 PM | 3:54 PM | 5:54 PM |
Compared with Moscow, Dhuhr in Sofrino is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Moscow, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Sofrino is 48 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sofrino
Qibla direction for Sofrino: 176.9° (south). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,865 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sofrino is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Sofrino during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sofrino, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:15 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 10 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
About Sofrino
The coordinates of Sofrino are 56.1500° N and 37.9333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Khot'kovo (13 km), Zavety Il’icha (13 km), and Krasnoarmeysk (14 km). Pushkino, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Moscow Oblast.
- Name
- Sofrino
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Moscow Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 15,265
- Coordinates
- 56.15000, 37.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 176.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,865 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sofrino
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sofrino comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:19 PM instead of 5:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sofrino (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Sofrino
- Khot'kovo13 km · north
- Zavety Il’icha13 km · south-west
- Krasnoarmeysk14 km · south-east
- Pushkino18 km · south
- Ivanteyevka20 km · south
- Sergiyev Posad22 km · north-east
- Fryazino22 km · south
- Yubileyny25 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sofrino
What time is Fajr in Sofrino?
Fajr in Sofrino changes with the seasons: about 1:59 AM on 21 June and about 6:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Sofrino during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sofrino?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:54 PM on 21 December and 9:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sofrino?
The Qibla in Sofrino is 176.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,865 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sofrino?
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.