Elbasan Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Elbasan, Albania: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Elbasan
- Fajr: 3:16 AM
- Sunrise: 5:18 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:46 PM
- Asr: 4:45 PM
- Maghrib: 8:12 PM
- Isha: 10:05 PM
Islamic Resources for Elbasan
About Elbasan
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality, with a population of around 78,700. It sits in central Albania north of the river Shkumbin, between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain. For the city's Muslim community, this page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times.
Prayer Times in Elbasan
Elbasan keeps Central European Time (UTC+1) and observes daylight saving, moving to UTC+2 in the summer months, so clock times for prayers shift in spring and autumn as well as with the seasons. At about 41 degrees north the seasonal swing is pronounced: long summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon. Times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Prayer Time Questions for Elbasan
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Elbasan?
Prayer times for Elbasan on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Does Elbasan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elbasan follows Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and shifts to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in summer, so prayer clock times change when the clocks move in spring and autumn, in addition to the natural seasonal drift.
How much do prayer times change between summer and winter in Elbasan?
Quite a lot. Because Elbasan lies at about 41 degrees north, summer days are long, pushing Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter days are short, bringing Maghrib into the late afternoon. Checking the daily times is the best way to stay accurate.
Which direction is the Qibla from Elbasan?
The Qibla from Elbasan is roughly 134 degrees, toward the southeast, in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time FAQ for Elbasan
What time is Fajr prayer in Elbasan today?
Fajr prayer time in Elbasan today is 3:16 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Elbasan today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Elbasan today is 12:46 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Elbasan today?
Asr prayer time in Elbasan today is 4:45 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Elbasan today?
Maghrib prayer time in Elbasan today is 8:12 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Elbasan today?
Isha prayer time in Elbasan today is 10:05 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Elbasan?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Elbasan, around 12:46 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Elbasan?
The Qibla from Elbasan is 134°, facing south-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Elbasan
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Elbasan is 3:16 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Elbasan is 12:46 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Elbasan is 4:45 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Elbasan is 8:12 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Elbasan is 10:05 PM.
Explore More Prayer Time
Looking for prayer time in other Albania cities?
Explore More Tools
Useful Islamic tools and resources for your daily practice.
Location-Specific Calculation Method
Prayer time for Elbasan is automatically calculated using the method, which is the standard for Albania.