City · Ahal Province
Prayer times in Ahal
Muslims living in Ahal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ahal is a city in Turkmenistan, in Ahal Province, with about 16,025 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ahal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ahal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ahal change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ahal on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:48 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 50 min, against only 9 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 10:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:00 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ahal and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:44 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:48 AM | 5:45 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:05 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:46 AM | 8:21 AM | 1:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:21 PM |
Ahal is located 44 km north-west of Ashgabat, so Dhuhr in Ahal comes roughly 1 minute later than in Ashgabat. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ahal.
Finding the Qibla from Ahal
In Ahal you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 228.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,553 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ahal 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 Ahal during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ahal: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:27 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:38 PM, about 12 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 66 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ahal is located
The coordinates of Ahal are 38.2198° N and 58.0161° E. The nearest cities on our site are Gökdepe (8 km), Abadan (24 km), and Ashgabat (44 km). Ashgabat, the nearest administrative centre, is 44 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Ahal Province.
- Name
- Ahal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
- Population
- 16,025
- Coordinates
- 38.21978, 58.01605
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 228.2° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,553 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ahal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ahal is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:05 PM for the majority, 6:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Ahal, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Ahal
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ahal
How long is the fast in Ahal during Ramadan?
About 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Ahal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 December and 8:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ahal differ from Ashgabat?
Yes. Ahal is 44 km from Ashgabat, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ahal comes roughly 1 minute later than in Ashgabat.
Which calculation method is used for Ahal?
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 time is Fajr in Ahal?
Fajr in Ahal changes with the seasons: about 3:48 AM on 21 June and about 6:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.