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Prayer times in Velikiye Luki
Residents of and visitors to Velikiye Luki can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Velikiye Luki is a city in Russia, in Pskov Oblast, with about 103,149 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Velikiye Luki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Prayer calendar for Velikiye Luki
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Velikiye Luki by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Velikiye Luki on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:28 AM, the longest day lasts 17 h 43 min, compared with only 6 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 11:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:50 PM and 1:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Velikiye Luki and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:08 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:28 AM | 4:08 AM | 1:00 PM | 5:33 PM | 9:51 PM | 11:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:21 AM | 9:30 AM | 12:56 PM | 2:10 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:23 PM |
Velikiye Luki is located 444 km west of Moscow, so Dhuhr in Velikiye Luki is called about 28 minutes later than in Moscow. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Velikiye Luki.
Qibla direction in Velikiye Luki
Qibla direction for Velikiye Luki: 165.0° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,957 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Velikiye Luki remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Velikiye Luki during Ramadan
Ramadan in Velikiye Luki: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, roughly 10 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 130 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Velikiye Luki is located
Velikiye Luki is located at 56.3406° N, 30.5438° E, in Pskov Oblast, in Russia. The nearest administrative centre is Nevel, 52 km away. Close by you will find Nevel (52 km), Nelidovo (138 km), and Ostrov (174 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Velikiye Luki
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Pskov Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 103,149
- Coordinates
- 56.34063, 30.54377
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 165.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,957 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Velikiye Luki
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Velikiye Luki comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:50 PM instead of 5:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:05 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Velikiye Luki in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Velikiye Luki
When is Fajr in Velikiye Luki?
Fajr in Velikiye Luki depends on the season: about 2:28 AM on 21 June and about 7:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Velikiye Luki?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:22 PM on 21 December and 9:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Velikiye Luki?
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.
How long is the fast in Velikiye Luki 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.
Do prayer times in Velikiye Luki differ from Moscow?
Yes. Velikiye Luki is 444 km from Moscow, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Velikiye Luki is called roughly 28 minutes later than in Moscow.