Regional capital · Novgorod Oblast
Prayer times in Veliky Novgorod
This page shows today’s prayer times in Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod Oblast, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method, which is the usual reference in Russia.
Adhan times in Veliky Novgorod today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Veliky Novgorod prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Veliky Novgorod
Prayer times in Veliky Novgorod vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:16 AM and Maghrib at 10:07 PM, for a day of 18 h 21 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 7:23 AM and Maghrib to 4:02 PM, and the day lasts only 6 h 19 min. The difference 12 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:08 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:16 AM | 3:46 AM | 12:57 PM | 5:35 PM | 10:07 PM | 11:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:23 AM | 9:43 AM | 12:53 PM | 1:54 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:14 PM |
Compared with Moscow, Dhuhr in Veliky Novgorod comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Moscow, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 49 minutes later than in the capital. Veliky Novgorod is 491 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Veliky Novgorod
The Qibla in Veliky Novgorod is at 166.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,182 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 166.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Veliky Novgorod
Ramadan in Veliky Novgorod: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:33 PM, roughly 10 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 143 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Veliky Novgorod on the map
Veliky Novgorod lies at 58.5213° N, 31.2710° E, in Novgorod Oblast, in Russia. Nearby places include Staraya Russa (59 km), Chudovo (71 km), and Luga (86 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Veliky Novgorod
- Local name
- Velikiy Novgorod
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Novgorod Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 222,868
- Coordinates
- 58.52131, 31.27104
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 166.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,182 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Veliky Novgorod
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Veliky Novgorod comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:53 PM instead of 5:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:02 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Veliky Novgorod (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Veliky Novgorod
- Staraya Russa59 km · south
- Chudovo71 km · north
- Luga86 km · west
- Kirishi115 km · north
- Tosno115 km · north
- Valday131 km · south-east
- Kommunar132 km · north
- Nikol'skoye134 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Veliky Novgorod
Do prayer times in Veliky Novgorod differ from Moscow?
Yes. Veliky Novgorod is 491 km from Moscow, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Veliky Novgorod comes about 25 minutes later than in Moscow.
When is Maghrib in Veliky Novgorod?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:02 PM on 21 December and 10:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Veliky Novgorod?
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 Veliky Novgorod?
The Qibla in Veliky Novgorod is 166.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,182 km away.
How long is the fast in Veliky Novgorod during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.