City · Saratov Oblast
Prayer times in Balashov
Muslims living in Balashov can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Balashov is a city in Russia, in Saratov Oblast, with about 98,107 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Balashov today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Balashov prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Balashov change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Balashov move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:52 AM on 21 June and 7:19 AM on 21 December, a difference of 4 h 27 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:00 PM and 9:29 PM. Daylight reaches 16 h 39 min in the summer solstice and falls to 7 h 49 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 | 5:31 AM | 7:11 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:50 AM | 1:09 PM | 5:32 PM | 9:29 PM | 11:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:54 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:19 AM | 9:11 AM | 1:05 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:44 PM |
Balashov is in a different time zone from the capital Moscow: local time here is UTC+4. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Balashov is called about 38 minutes later than in Moscow, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 593 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Balashov
The Qibla in Balashov is at 186.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,363 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 points to 186.2°.
Fasting hours in Balashov during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Balashov is at about 6:44 AM and iftar at 6:09 PM, for a fast of 11 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:48 AM and iftar to 7:01 PM, for a fast of 13 h 03 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Balashov is located
Balashov lies at 51.5510° N, 43.1707° E, in Saratov Oblast, in Russia. The nearest administrative centre is Povorino, 75 km away. Close by you will find Povorino (75 km), Borisoglebsk (77 km), and Yelan' (78 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Balashov
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saratov Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 98,107
- Coordinates
- 51.55103, 43.17069
- Time zone
- UTC+4
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 186.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,363 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Balashov
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Balashov comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:47 PM instead of 5:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:15 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Balashov (UTC+4), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Balashov
- Povorino75 km · south-west
- Borisoglebsk77 km · west
- Yelan'78 km · south-east
- Uvarovo79 km · north-west
- Gribanovskiy84 km · west
- Rtishchevo89 km · north-east
- Kalininsk91 km · east
- Uryupinsk116 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Balashov
What is the Qibla direction in Balashov?
The Qibla in Balashov is 186.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,363 km away.
What time is Fajr in Balashov?
Fajr in Balashov changes with the seasons: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 7:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Balashov differ from Moscow?
Yes. Balashov is 593 km from Moscow, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Balashov comes roughly 38 minutes later than in Moscow.
How long is the fast in Balashov during Ramadan?
About 11 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 03 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Balashov?
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.