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Prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania
Prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania (Russia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. North Ossetia–Alania has 5 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
North Ossetia–Alania prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:24 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 22 min, compared with only 9 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 9:32 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of North Ossetia–Alania and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:24 AM | 4:22 AM | 12:03 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:44 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:29 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:12 PM | 4:29 PM | 5:55 PM |
Compared with Moscow, Dhuhr in North Ossetia–Alania comes about 28 minutes earlier than in Moscow, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 94 minutes earlier than in the capital. North Ossetia–Alania is 1,501 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from North Ossetia–Alania
In North Ossetia–Alania you pray towards the south, at an angle of 192.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,446 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of North Ossetia–Alania 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 North Ossetia–Alania
For those fasting in North Ossetia–Alania, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:23 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:00 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 58 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
About North Ossetia–Alania
North Ossetia–Alania is one of the regions of Russia. Its main city, Vladikavkaz, lies at 43.0410° N, 44.6699° E. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- North Ossetia–Alania
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Russia
- Coordinates
- 43.04101, 44.66986
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 192.1° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,446 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in North Ossetia–Alania
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in North Ossetia–Alania comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:22 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through North Ossetia–Alania, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in North Ossetia–Alania
- Prayer times in Vladikavkaz306,258
- Mozdok40,823
- Salah times Beslan35,604
- Alagir19,665
- Prayer times in Ardon18,313
Prayer times near North Ossetia–Alania
- Ingushetiya Republic22 km · north
- Chechnya88 km · east
- Kabardino-Balkariya Republic99 km · north-west
- Dagestan230 km · east
- Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic249 km · north-west
- Stavropol Kray310 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania
How long is the fast in North Ossetia–Alania during Ramadan?
About 11 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 58 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in North Ossetia–Alania differ from Moscow?
Yes. North Ossetia–Alania is 1,501 km from Moscow, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in North Ossetia–Alania comes roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Moscow.
Which calculation method is used for North Ossetia–Alania?
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 is the Qibla direction in North Ossetia–Alania?
The Qibla in North Ossetia–Alania is 192.1° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,446 km away.
When is Fajr in North Ossetia–Alania?
Fajr in North Ossetia–Alania depends on the season: about 2:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.