Shymkent Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Shymkent, Kazakhstan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Shymkent
- Fajr: 2:53 AM
- Sunrise: 4:59 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:29 PM
- Asr: 4:29 PM
- Maghrib: 7:56 PM
- Isha: 9:52 PM
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About Shymkent
Shymkent is a city in southern Kazakhstan, near the border with Uzbekistan, with a population of around 854,500. It is one of only three cities of republican significance in the country, alongside Almaty and Astana, which marks it as a major urban and administrative centre. For its Muslim community, this page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times.
Shymkent is one of the largest cities in Kazakhstan and the administrative heart of the country's south. It holds the status of a city of republican significance, a distinction shared only with Almaty and Astana, which places it directly under national administration rather than within a surrounding region. The city sits in the Turkistan Region of southern Kazakhstan, close to the border with neighbouring Uzbekistan.
Located at an elevation of roughly 506 metres, Shymkent serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the surrounding south of the country. Its position near the Uzbek border has long made it a crossroads for trade and movement between Central Asian neighbours. For residents and visitors observing the daily prayers, this page provides the times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.
Prayer Times in Shymkent
Shymkent observes Kazakhstan time (UTC+5) year-round and does not change clocks for daylight saving, so prayer times move only with the seasons. At about 42 degrees north the seasonal swing is pronounced: long summer days push Fajr into the early hours and Isha late into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and the daylight prayers closer together. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Ramadan in Shymkent
During Ramadan, the timing of the daily fast in Shymkent depends on the local Fajr and Maghrib times, which mark the start and end of each day's fast. Because Shymkent lies at about 42 degrees north, the length of the fasting day shifts noticeably depending on when in the year Ramadan falls. When the month falls in summer, the long daylight hours make for an extended fast, while a winter Ramadan brings considerably shorter days.
Suhoor is taken before the Fajr time listed on this page, and the fast is broken at Maghrib. Since these times move gradually from one day to the next, many in Shymkent follow the daily schedule closely throughout the month. The times here are calculated using the Muslim World League method and reflect the city's UTC+5 timezone, which stays fixed all year.
Prayer Time Questions for Shymkent
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Shymkent?
Prayer times for Shymkent on this page use the Muslim World League calculation method.
Does Shymkent change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Shymkent stays on Kazakhstan time (UTC+5) throughout the year, so prayer times shift only with the natural change of the seasons rather than any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Shymkent?
The Qibla from Shymkent is approximately 239 degrees, toward the southwest, facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Why do prayer times in Shymkent change so much between summer and winter?
Shymkent lies at roughly 42 degrees north, so day length varies a great deal across the year. In summer the long days move Fajr very early and push Isha late into the evening, while in winter the short days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and group the daytime prayers more closely together.
How often are these Shymkent prayer times updated?
The times shown are calculated for each day, so the schedule reflects the current date in Shymkent. Check back daily for the most accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times.
Prayer Time FAQ for Shymkent
What time is Fajr prayer in Shymkent today?
Fajr prayer time in Shymkent today is 2:53 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Shymkent today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Shymkent today is 12:29 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Shymkent today?
Asr prayer time in Shymkent today is 4:29 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Shymkent today?
Maghrib prayer time in Shymkent today is 7:56 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Shymkent today?
Isha prayer time in Shymkent today is 9:52 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Shymkent?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Shymkent, around 12:29 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Shymkent?
The Qibla from Shymkent is 239°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Shymkent
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Shymkent is 2:53 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Shymkent is 12:29 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Shymkent is 4:29 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Shymkent is 7:56 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Shymkent is 9:52 PM.
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