Balkh Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Balkh, Afghanistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Balkh
- Fajr: 3:05 AM
- Sunrise: 4:54 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:09 PM
- Asr: 3:59 PM
- Maghrib: 7:22 PM
- Isha: 9:10 PM
Islamic Resources for Balkh
About Balkh
Balkh is a historic town in northern Afghanistan, the second-largest city of Balkh Province and part of Balkh District. It lies on the plains about 24 km (15 mi) northwest of Mazar-i-Sharif and roughly 74 km (46 mi) south of the Amu Darya, which marks the Afghanistan, Uzbekistan border. For the local Muslim community, this page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Balkh.
Prayer Times in Balkh
Balkh follows Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30) all year and does not observe daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the natural change of the seasons rather than any clock change. At roughly 37 degrees north, the city sees a clear seasonal swing: long summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and shorten the gap between prayers. Times on this page are calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is widely used across Afghanistan and the surrounding region.
Prayer Time Questions for Balkh
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Balkh?
Prayer times for Balkh use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly applied across Afghanistan and neighbouring countries.
Does Balkh change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Balkh stays on Afghanistan Time (UTC+4:30) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the seasons and not because of any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Balkh?
The Qibla from Balkh is about 244 degrees, pointing roughly west-southwest toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time FAQ for Balkh
What time is Fajr prayer in Balkh today?
Fajr prayer time in Balkh today is 3:05 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Balkh today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Balkh today is 12:09 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Balkh today?
Asr prayer time in Balkh today is 3:59 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Balkh today?
Maghrib prayer time in Balkh today is 7:22 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Balkh today?
Isha prayer time in Balkh today is 9:10 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Balkh?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Balkh, around 12:09 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Balkh?
The Qibla from Balkh is 244°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Balkh
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Balkh is 3:05 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Balkh is 12:09 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Balkh is 3:59 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Balkh is 7:22 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Balkh is 9:10 PM.
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