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Prayer times in Cherepovets
This page shows today’s salah times in Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in Russia.
Today’s prayer times in Cherepovets
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cherepovets
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cherepovets change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cherepovets on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 1:46 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 33 min, compared with only 6 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:46 PM and 11:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cherepovets and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:46 AM | 3:14 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:10 PM | 9:47 PM | 11:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:11 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:26 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:58 AM | 9:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 1:24 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:46 PM |
Compared with Moscow, Dhuhr in Cherepovets is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Moscow, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 29 minutes later than in the capital. Cherepovets is 376 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Cherepovets and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Cherepovets is at 177.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,196 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 177.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cherepovets
For those fasting in Cherepovets, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:04 PM and imsak at 6:08 AM on the first day, 10 h 46 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
Cherepovets on the map
Cherepovets is located at 59.1333° N, 37.9000° E, in Vologda Oblast, in Russia. The nearest administrative centre is Vologda, 113 km away. Nearby places include Sheksna (36 km), Vologda (113 km), and Sokol (131 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cherepovets
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Vologda Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 315,738
- Coordinates
- 59.13333, 37.90000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 177.1° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,196 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cherepovets
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cherepovets comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:28 PM instead of 5:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Cherepovets and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Cherepovets
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cherepovets
Which calculation method is used for Cherepovets?
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 Cherepovets during Ramadan?
About 10 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cherepovets differ from Moscow?
Yes. Cherepovets is 376 km from Moscow, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Cherepovets is called about 1 minute earlier than in Moscow.
What is the Qibla direction in Cherepovets?
The Qibla in Cherepovets is 177.1° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,196 km away.
When is Maghrib in Cherepovets?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:31 PM on 21 December and 9:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.