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Prayer times in Sheksna
Looking for the adhan times in Sheksna? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Sheksna, Vologda Oblast. Every figure is computed for 59.2100° N, 38.5107° E, which means the times match Sheksna itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Sheksna today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia method.
Sheksna prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sheksna
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sheksna on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 1:44 AM, the longest day lasts 18 h 35 min, compared with only 6 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:43 PM and 11:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:18 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sheksna and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:26 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:44 AM | 3:10 AM | 12:28 PM | 5:08 PM | 9:45 PM | 11:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:08 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:24 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:56 AM | 9:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 1:21 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:43 PM |
Sheksna is located 388 km north of Moscow, so Dhuhr in Sheksna is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Moscow. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sheksna.
Finding the Qibla from Sheksna
The Qibla in Sheksna is at 178.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,203 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 178.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sheksna
For those fasting in Sheksna, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:01 PM and imsak at 6:06 AM on the first day, 10 h 45 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Russia.
Sheksna on the map
The coordinates of Sheksna are 59.2100° N and 38.5107° E. The nearest cities on our site are Cherepovets (36 km), Vologda (78 km), and Sokol (95 km). Vologda, the nearest administrative centre, is 78 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Vologda Oblast.
- Name
- Sheksna
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Vologda Oblast, Russia
- Population
- 21,197
- Coordinates
- 59.20998, 38.51066
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia
- Qibla direction
- 178.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,203 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sheksna
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sheksna comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:26 PM instead of 5:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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Prayer times near Sheksna
- Cherepovets36 km · west
- Vologda78 km · east
- Sokol95 km · east
- Gryazovets106 km · east
- Rybinsk131 km · south
- Danilov148 km · south-east
- Tutayev160 km · south
- Pestovo170 km · south-west
Prayer times in Sheksna: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Sheksna?
Fajr in Sheksna changes with the seasons: about 1:44 AM on 21 June and about 6:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sheksna?
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.
Do prayer times in Sheksna differ from Moscow?
Yes. Sheksna is 388 km from Moscow, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sheksna is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Moscow.
How long is the fast in Sheksna during Ramadan?
Roughly 10 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sheksna?
The Qibla in Sheksna is 178.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,203 km away.