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Prayer times in Istaravshan
Looking for the adhan times in Istaravshan? On this page 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 Istaravshan, Sughd. Every figure is computed for 39.9142° N, 69.0033° E, so the times reflect Istaravshan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Istaravshan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Istaravshan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Istaravshan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Istaravshan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:52 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h, against only 9 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 9:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Istaravshan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:26 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:22 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:34 PM |
Istaravshan lies 154 km north of Dushanbe, so Dhuhr in Istaravshan comes about 1 minute earlier than in Dushanbe. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Istaravshan.
Qibla direction in Istaravshan
The Qibla in Istaravshan is at 242.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,440 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 242.0°.
Fasting hours in Istaravshan 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 Istaravshan is at about 5:44 AM and iftar at 5:51 PM, for a fast of 11 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:24 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Istaravshan
Istaravshan lies at 39.9142° N, 69.0033° E, in Sughd, in Tajikistan. The nearest administrative centre is Shahriston, 23 km away. Close by you will find Muchun (16 km), Dalyoni Bolo (18 km), and Shahriston (23 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Istaravshan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sughd, Tajikistan
- Population
- 273,500
- Coordinates
- 39.91420, 69.00328
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 242.0° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,440 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Istaravshan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Istaravshan comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:38 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Istaravshan and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Istaravshan
- Muchun16 km · east
- Dalyoni Bolo18 km · south
- Shahriston23 km · south-west
- Proletar51 km · north-east
- Khujand67 km · north-east
- Buston69 km · north-east
- Qayroqqum78 km · north-east
- Istiqlol91 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Istaravshan
Which calculation method is used for Istaravshan?
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.
When is Fajr in Istaravshan?
Fajr in Istaravshan depends on the season: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Istaravshan differ from Dushanbe?
Yes. Istaravshan is 154 km from Dushanbe, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Istaravshan comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Dushanbe.
When is Maghrib in Istaravshan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 7:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Istaravshan during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.