Almaty Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Almaty, Kazakhstan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Almaty
- Fajr: 2:09 AM
- Sunrise: 4:23 AM
- Dhuhr: 11:59 AM
- Asr: 4:02 PM
- Maghrib: 7:33 PM
- Isha: 9:36 PM
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About Almaty
Almaty sits at roughly 893 metres of elevation in southern Kazakhstan, against the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau range, and is the country's largest city, home to more than two million residents. Daily prayer times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method on Kazakhstan time (Asia/Almaty), which the region observes year-round without daylight saving changes. Because Almaty lies at a relatively northern latitude near 43 degrees, the length of the day shifts noticeably between seasons, so the spacing between Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha changes meaningfully across the year. The times shown on this page update each day for Almaty's exact coordinates.
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, located in the south of the country and supporting an urban population of more than two million people. It lies at an elevation of roughly 893 metres along the northern foothills of the Tian Shan mountains, a setting that shapes both its climate and its skyline. Long the principal commercial, cultural, and educational hub of Kazakhstan, the city remained the nation's most populous urban centre even after the capital functions moved elsewhere.
For residents and visitors observing the daily prayers, this page provides times tailored to Almaty's geographic coordinates and the Asia/Almaty time zone. Because the city is well north of the equator, worshippers will notice the prayer schedule compress and stretch with the seasons, and planning around Fajr and Isha in particular changes considerably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter.
Prayer times in Almaty
Prayer times for Almaty are generated using the Muslim World League calculation method and Kazakhstan standard time (Asia/Almaty), which does not shift for daylight saving. At a latitude of about 43 degrees north, Almaty experiences pronounced seasonal differences in day length: summer brings long days, with an early Fajr and a late Maghrib and Isha, while winter days are short, so Fajr arrives later in the morning and Maghrib comes early in the afternoon. The five daily times therefore move steadily through the year rather than staying fixed. The Qibla from Almaty points roughly west-southwest, at a bearing of about 247 degrees toward the Kaaba in Mecca. The live grid above reflects the current day's calculated times for the city.
Ramadan in Almaty
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Almaty runs from the pre-dawn meal (suhoor), ending at the time of Fajr, until the fast is broken (iftar) at Maghrib, when the sun sets. Because the timing of these two moments depends directly on day length, the length of the fasting day in Almaty depends heavily on where Ramadan falls in the year. When the month occurs in summer, the long northern days mean an early start and a late iftar; when it falls in winter, the fasting day is considerably shorter.
Worshippers in Almaty can use the daily Fajr and Maghrib times on this page to plan suhoor and iftar throughout the month, keeping in mind that the times shift slightly each day as the season progresses. Isha times also determine when the additional night prayers commonly observed in Ramadan begin, and these likewise move later in summer and earlier in winter.
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Almaty
What calculation method is used for prayer times in Almaty?
The prayer times on this page for Almaty are calculated using the Muslim World League method. This is one of the widely used standards for determining the angles that define Fajr and Isha, and the times shown are based on Almaty's specific latitude, longitude, and elevation.
Which time zone do Almaty prayer times follow?
Almaty uses Kazakhstan time under the Asia/Almaty time zone. The region does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock is not adjusted forward or back through the year; the daily prayer times instead change naturally with the seasons as day length varies.
Why do the prayer times in Almaty change so much between summer and winter?
Almaty lies at about 43 degrees north latitude, well away from the equator. At this latitude the length of daylight differs significantly between seasons, so summer days are long with an early Fajr and late Maghrib and Isha, while winter days are short with a later Fajr and an early Maghrib. This is why the schedule shifts steadily across the year.
In which direction is the Qibla from Almaty?
From Almaty, the Qibla direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca is roughly west-southwest, at a bearing of approximately 247 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How do I know when to begin and end my fast during Ramadan in Almaty?
In Almaty the fast begins at Fajr, the dawn prayer, and ends at Maghrib, when the sun sets. You can use the daily Fajr and Maghrib times listed on this page to time suhoor before dawn and iftar at sunset. The exact times move slightly each day and depend on the season in which Ramadan falls.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily for Almaty?
Yes. The times shown in the grid above are calculated for the current day using Almaty's coordinates and the Asia/Almaty time zone, so they reflect the small daily changes in Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha throughout the year.
Prayer Time FAQ for Almaty
What time is Fajr prayer in Almaty today?
Fajr prayer time in Almaty today is 2:09 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Almaty today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Almaty today is 11:59 AM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Almaty today?
Asr prayer time in Almaty today is 4:02 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Almaty today?
Maghrib prayer time in Almaty today is 7:33 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Almaty today?
Isha prayer time in Almaty today is 9:36 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Almaty?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Almaty, around 11:59 AM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Almaty?
The Qibla from Almaty is 247°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Almaty
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Almaty is 2:09 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Almaty is 11:59 AM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Almaty is 4:02 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Almaty is 7:33 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Almaty is 9:36 PM.
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