Karakol Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Karakol, Kyrgyzstan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Karakol
- Fajr: 3:15 AM
- Sunrise: 5:22 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:53 PM
- Asr: 4:54 PM
- Maghrib: 8:22 PM
- Isha: 10:20 PM
Islamic Resources for Karakol
About Karakol
Karakol, once known as Przhevalsk, is the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan and the administrative capital of the Issyk-Kul Region, set near the eastern tip of Lake Issyk-Kul at an elevation of about 1,690 metres. It lies roughly 380 kilometres from the capital Bishkek and around 150 kilometres from the Kyrgyzstan-China border, with a resident population of approximately 63,700. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Karakol
Karakol observes Kyrgyzstan Time (UTC+6) all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons rather than with any clock adjustment. At about 42 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 and shorten the gap between prayers. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Prayer Time Questions for Karakol
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Karakol?
Prayer times for Karakol are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining the angles for Fajr and Isha.
Does Karakol change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Karakol stays on Kyrgyzstan Time (UTC+6) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the natural change of the seasons, not with any clock change.
Why do prayer times in Karakol vary so much between summer and winter?
Karakol sits at roughly 42 degrees north latitude, so day length changes considerably across the year. Summer brings long daylight hours that push Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter days are short, bringing Maghrib to the late afternoon.
Which direction is the Qibla from Karakol?
The Qibla from Karakol is approximately 249 degrees, pointing roughly west-southwest toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time FAQ for Karakol
What time is Fajr prayer in Karakol today?
Fajr prayer time in Karakol today is 3:15 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Karakol today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Karakol today is 12:53 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Karakol today?
Asr prayer time in Karakol today is 4:54 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Karakol today?
Maghrib prayer time in Karakol today is 8:22 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Karakol today?
Isha prayer time in Karakol today is 10:20 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Karakol?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Karakol, around 12:53 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Karakol?
The Qibla from Karakol is 249°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Karakol
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Karakol is 3:15 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Karakol is 12:53 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Karakol is 4:54 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Karakol is 8:22 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Karakol is 10:20 PM.
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