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Prayer times in Vovchans'k
This page shows today’s prayer times in Vovchans'k, Kharkiv Oblast, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ukraine.
Prayer times in Vovchans'k today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vovchans'k
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vovchans'k change through the year
Prayer times in Vovchans'k change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:05 AM and Maghrib at 8:47 PM, for a day of 16 h 25 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:29 AM and Maghrib to 3:31 PM, and the day lasts only 8 h 02 min. That is a difference of 8 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:46 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:05 AM | 4:21 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:47 PM | 10:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:29 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:29 AM | 11:30 AM | 1:15 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:25 PM |
Compared with Kyiv, Dhuhr in Vovchans'k comes roughly 26 minutes earlier than in Kyiv, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 27 minutes earlier than in the capital. Vovchans'k is 455 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Vovchans'k
In Vovchans'k you face towards the south, at an angle of 174.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,220 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vovchans'k and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vovchans'k
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Vovchans'k is at about 4:56 AM and iftar at 4:37 PM, for a fast of 11 h 31 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:02 AM and iftar to 5:27 PM, for a fast of 13 h 15 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Vovchans'k
Vovchans'k lies at 50.2908° N, 36.9411° E, in Kharkiv Oblast, in Ukraine. The nearest administrative centre is Chuhuyiv, 54 km away. Close by you will find Chuhuyiv (54 km), Kharkiv (60 km), and Derhachi (62 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vovchans'k
- Local name
- Vovchansk
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine
- Population
- 17,459
- Coordinates
- 50.29078, 36.94108
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 174.4° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,220 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vovchans'k
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vovchans'k comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:40 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Vovchans'k, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Vovchans'k
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vovchans'k
What is the Qibla direction in Vovchans'k?
The Qibla in Vovchans'k is 174.4° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,220 km away.
Do prayer times in Vovchans'k differ from Kyiv?
Yes. Vovchans'k is 455 km from Kyiv, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Vovchans'k comes roughly 26 minutes earlier than in Kyiv.
How long is the fast in Vovchans'k during Ramadan?
About 11 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Vovchans'k?
Fajr in Vovchans'k changes with the seasons: about 2:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Vovchans'k?
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.