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Prayer times in Šaľa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Šaľa, Nitra Region, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Slovakia.
Salah times in Šaľa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Šaľa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Šaľa change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Šaľa move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:25 AM on 21 June and 5:41 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 16 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:57 PM and 8:52 PM. Daylight peaks at 16 h 04 min in the summer solstice and falls to 8 h 21 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:07 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:25 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:50 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:52 PM | 11:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:36 AM | 11:46 AM | 1:40 PM | 3:57 PM | 5:45 PM |
Šaľa is located 57 km east of Bratislava, so Dhuhr in Šaľa comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Bratislava. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Šaľa.
Finding the Qibla from Šaľa
The Qibla in Šaľa is at 139.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,557 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 139.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Šaľa
Fasting in Šaľa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 4:59 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 11 h 37 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:44 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Slovakia.
Šaľa on the map
Šaľa is located at 48.1513° N, 17.8806° E, in Nitra Region, in Slovakia. The nearest administrative centre is Nitra, 23 km away. Close by you will find Galanta (12 km), Sereď (19 km), and Nitra (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Šaľa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nitra Region, Slovakia
- Population
- 20,239
- Coordinates
- 48.15127, 17.88062
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 139.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,557 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Šaľa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Šaľa is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:56 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:06 PM for the majority, 6:20 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Šaľa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Šaľa
- Galanta12 km · west
- Sereď19 km · north-west
- Nitra23 km · north-east
- Dunajská Streda27 km · south-west
- Nové Zámky28 km · south-east
- Hlohovec32 km · north
- Komárno33 km · east
- Trnava33 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Šaľa
Which calculation method is used for Šaľa?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Šaľa?
The Qibla in Šaľa is 139.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,557 km away.
How long is the fast in Šaľa during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Šaľa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:57 PM on 21 December and 8:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Šaľa?
Fajr in Šaľa depends on the season: about 2:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.