City · Rostov Oblast
Prayer times in Donetsk
Residents of and visitors to Donetsk can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Donetsk is a city in Russia, in Rostov Oblast, with about 50,850 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Donetsk today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Donetsk
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Donetsk change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Donetsk move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:13 AM on 21 June and 6:26 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 13 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:28 PM and 8:25 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 06 min in the summer solstice and falls to 8 h 19 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:13 AM | 4:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 4:38 PM | 8:25 PM | 10:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:08 AM | 12:18 PM | 2:11 PM | 4:28 PM | 6:04 PM |
Compared with Moscow, Dhuhr in Donetsk comes about 9 minutes earlier than in Moscow, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 53 minutes earlier than in the capital. Donetsk is 840 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Donetsk
Qibla from Donetsk: 180.3° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,993 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Donetsk remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Donetsk
Fasting in Donetsk, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:30 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 11 h 25 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 01 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
Donetsk on the map
The coordinates of Donetsk are 48.3371° N and 39.9523° E. The closest places on our site are Kamensk-Shakhtinsky (23 km), Gukovo (32 km), and Zverevo (37 km). Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Rostov Oblast.
- Name
- Donetsk
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rostov Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 50,850
- Coordinates
- 48.33711, 39.95229
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 180.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,993 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Donetsk
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Donetsk comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:52 PM instead of 4:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:28 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Donetsk (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Donetsk
- Kamensk-Shakhtinsky23 km · east
- Gukovo32 km · south
- Zverevo37 km · south
- Krasnyy Sulin50 km · south
- Belaya Kalitva64 km · east
- Novoshakhtinsk64 km · south
- Shakhty71 km · south
- Millerovo73 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Donetsk
How long is the fast in Donetsk during Ramadan?
About 11 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 01 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Donetsk?
Fajr in Donetsk depends on the season: about 2:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Donetsk?
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.
When is Maghrib in Donetsk?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:28 PM on 21 December and 8:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Donetsk differ from Moscow?
Yes. Donetsk is 840 km from Moscow, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Donetsk comes about 9 minutes earlier than in Moscow.