Dushanbe Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Dushanbe, Tajikistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Dushanbe
- Fajr: 3:21 AM
- Sunrise: 5:13 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:32 PM
- Asr: 4:25 PM
- Maghrib: 7:48 PM
- Isha: 9:32 PM
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About Dushanbe
Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of Tajikistan, set in the Hisar Valley and bounded by the Hisar Range to the north and east and the Babatag, Aktau, Rangontau and Karatau mountains to the south. With a population recorded at about 1.23 million as of 2023, it is the country's political and cultural heart, home to a largely Tajik and predominantly Muslim community. This page provides daily prayer times for Dushanbe, covering Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, along with context on how the timings are calculated for the city.
Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of Tajikistan, located in the Hisar Valley in the western part of the country. The valley is framed by the Hisar Range along its northern and eastern edges and by the Babatag, Aktau, Rangontau and Karatau mountains to the south, giving the city an elevation of roughly 700 metres and a setting ringed by high terrain. As of February 2023 its population stood at about 1.23 million, the largest in Tajikistan, and its residents are largely Tajik.
The city's name comes from a word meaning Monday, a reference to the weekly market once held on the site. It was known in Russian as Dyushambe until 1929 and as Stalinabad from 1929 to 1961 before taking its present name. Today Dushanbe is organised into four districts: Ismail Somoni, Avicenna, Ferdowsi and Shah Mansur. As the seat of national government and the centre of Tajik public life, it anchors the religious calendar for Muslims across the surrounding region.
Prayer Times in Dushanbe
Prayer times for Dushanbe are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining the angles of dawn and dusk that set Fajr and Isha. The city observes Tajikistan Time (UTC+5) and does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so the relationship between the prayer schedule and the clock stays consistent year-round. Lying at roughly 38.6 degrees north, Dushanbe sees clear seasonal variation: summer days are long, pushing Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter days are short, drawing the timings closer together. The live table on this page reflects these shifts for each date. The qibla from Dushanbe points to a bearing of about 244 degrees, toward the west-southwest in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Ramadan in Dushanbe
During Ramadan, Muslims in Dushanbe observe the fast from dawn until sunset, beginning the day with the pre-dawn meal of suhoor before Fajr and breaking the fast at iftar when Maghrib arrives. Because the city does not use daylight saving time, the daily fasting window follows the natural movement of sunrise and sunset across the month. When Ramadan falls in the longer days of late spring and summer, the fast runs longer; when it falls in the shorter days of autumn and winter, the daily fast is noticeably shorter.
The exact start of Ramadan and of Eid al-Fitr depends on the sighting of the new moon and on local religious announcements, so dates can shift by a day from year to year. The Fajr and Maghrib times shown on this page mark the start and end of each day's fast for Dushanbe, and worshippers can use the full daily schedule to plan suhoor, iftar and the additional evening Taraweeh prayers held after Isha.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Dushanbe
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Dushanbe?
The prayer times shown for Dushanbe are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely adopted standard that defines the twilight angles used to determine Fajr and Isha. The timings on this page use this method together with Dushanbe's geographic coordinates.
What time zone does Dushanbe use for prayer times?
Dushanbe uses Tajikistan Time, which is UTC+5. The city does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks stay the same throughout the year and prayer times shift only with the natural change in daylight across the seasons.
Which direction is the qibla from Dushanbe?
From Dushanbe, the qibla points to a compass bearing of about 244 degrees, roughly toward the west-southwest, in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca. You can use a compass or a qibla-finder app aligned to this bearing to face the correct direction for prayer.
Do prayer times in Dushanbe change throughout the year?
Yes. Because Dushanbe lies at about 38.6 degrees north, daylight length varies clearly between the seasons. In summer the days are long, so Fajr comes earlier and Isha later, while in winter the shorter days bring the prayers closer together. The daily table on this page updates to reflect each date.
What are the five daily prayers observed in Dushanbe?
The five daily prayers are Fajr before dawn, Dhuhr after midday, Asr in the afternoon, Maghrib just after sunset, and Isha in the night. The table on this page lists the times for each of these prayers in Dushanbe for the selected date.
How can I find accurate iftar and suhoor times in Dushanbe during Ramadan?
During Ramadan, suhoor ends at the start of Fajr and iftar begins at Maghrib. You can use the daily Fajr and Maghrib times listed on this page for Dushanbe to know when each day's fast starts and ends.
Prayer Time FAQ for Dushanbe
What time is Fajr prayer in Dushanbe today?
Fajr prayer time in Dushanbe today is 3:21 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Dushanbe today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Dushanbe today is 12:32 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Dushanbe today?
Asr prayer time in Dushanbe today is 4:25 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Dushanbe today?
Maghrib prayer time in Dushanbe today is 7:48 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Dushanbe today?
Isha prayer time in Dushanbe today is 9:32 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Dushanbe?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Dushanbe, around 12:32 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Dushanbe?
The Qibla from Dushanbe is 244°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Dushanbe
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Dushanbe is 3:21 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Dushanbe is 12:32 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Dushanbe is 4:25 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Dushanbe is 7:48 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Dushanbe is 9:32 PM.
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