Sumqayit Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Sumqayit, Azerbaijan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Sumqayit
- Fajr: 3:23 AM
- Sunrise: 5:23 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:48 PM
- Asr: 4:46 PM
- Maghrib: 8:12 PM
- Isha: 10:03 PM
Islamic Resources for Sumqayit
About Sumqayit
Sumqayit is the second-largest city in Azerbaijan after Baku, set on the Absheron Peninsula along the shore of the Caspian Sea, about 31 kilometres from the capital. With a population reported at around 427,000 at the start of 2024, it is a major industrial and urban centre near the country's coast. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Sumqayit
Sumqayit keeps Azerbaijan Time (UTC+4) year-round with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift gradually with the seasons rather than jumping with a clock change. At roughly 41 degrees north the seasonal swing is pronounced: long summer days push Fajr earlier in the morning and Isha well into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and the prayers closer together. Times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Prayer Time Questions for Sumqayit
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Sumqayit?
Prayer times for Sumqayit on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Does Sumqayit observe daylight saving time?
No. Sumqayit stays on Azerbaijan Time (UTC+4) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the seasons and not with any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Sumqayit?
The Qibla from Sumqayit is approximately 206 degrees, toward the south-southwest in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Why do prayer times in Sumqayit change through the year?
Because Sumqayit lies at about 41 degrees north, daylight length varies noticeably between seasons. Summer brings long days that push Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter brings short days that move Maghrib to the late afternoon.
Prayer Time FAQ for Sumqayit
What time is Fajr prayer in Sumqayit today?
Fajr prayer time in Sumqayit today is 3:23 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Sumqayit today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Sumqayit today is 12:48 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Sumqayit today?
Asr prayer time in Sumqayit today is 4:46 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Sumqayit today?
Maghrib prayer time in Sumqayit today is 8:12 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Sumqayit today?
Isha prayer time in Sumqayit today is 10:03 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Sumqayit?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Sumqayit, around 12:48 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Sumqayit?
The Qibla from Sumqayit is 206°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Sumqayit
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Sumqayit is 3:23 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Sumqayit is 12:48 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Sumqayit is 4:46 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Sumqayit is 8:12 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Sumqayit is 10:03 PM.
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