Regional capital · Sughd
Prayer times in Khujand
Muslims living in Khujand can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Khujand is a regional capital in Tajikistan, in Sughd, with about 191,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Khujand today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Khujand
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Khujand change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Khujand on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:47 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 03 min, against only 9 h 18 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 9:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:14 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Khujand and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:47 AM | 4:52 AM | 12:23 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:19 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:58 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Dushanbe, Dhuhr in Khujand comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Dushanbe, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Khujand is 207 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Khujand and distance to Makkah
In Khujand you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 242.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,505 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Khujand and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Khujand during Ramadan
Ramadan in Khujand: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, roughly 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 72 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Khujand is located
The coordinates of Khujand are 40.2826° N and 69.6222° E. The nearest cities on our site are Buston (8 km), Qayroqqum (15 km), and Proletar (16 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Sughd.
- Name
- Khujand
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sughd, Tajikistan
- Population
- 191,000
- Coordinates
- 40.28256, 69.62216
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 242.2° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,505 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Khujand
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Khujand comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:37 PM instead of 4:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:29 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Khujand and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Khujand
- Buston8 km · south-east
- Qayroqqum15 km · east
- Proletar16 km · south-west
- Istiqlol32 km · north
- Muchun58 km · south-west
- Istaravshan67 km · south-west
- Konibodom69 km · east
- Dalyoni Bolo80 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Khujand
What time is Fajr in Khujand?
Fajr in Khujand depends on the season: about 2:47 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Khujand?
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.
Do prayer times in Khujand differ from Dushanbe?
Yes. Khujand is 207 km from Dushanbe, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Khujand is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Dushanbe.
How long is the fast in Khujand during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Khujand?
The Qibla in Khujand is 242.2° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,505 km away.