Istaravshan Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Istaravshan, Tajikistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Istaravshan
- Fajr: 3:07 AM
- Sunrise: 5:06 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:31 PM
- Asr: 4:27 PM
- Maghrib: 7:53 PM
- Isha: 9:43 PM
Islamic Resources for Istaravshan
About Istaravshan
Istaravshan is a city in Sughd Province in the north of Tajikistan, set at an elevation of roughly 992 metres. Home to an estimated population of around 57,000, it was known as Uroteppa until the Tajik government changed its name in 2000. For the local Muslim community, daily prayer times are calculated for the city's specific coordinates and follow Tajikistan Time (Asia/Dushanbe), which does not observe daylight saving, so the schedule shifts gradually with the seasons rather than jumping by an hour.
Prayer Times in Istaravshan
Prayer times for Istaravshan are determined from the city's location at about 39.9 degrees north latitude, using the Muslim World League calculation method, which is widely applied across the region for setting the Fajr and Isha angles. Because Istaravshan lies at a northern mid-latitude, daylight length varies noticeably through the year: summer brings long days with an early Fajr and a late Isha, while winter days are short, drawing the prayers closer together. The city keeps Tajikistan Time year-round with no daylight saving adjustment, so times move steadily across the calendar. From Istaravshan the qibla, the direction of prayer toward the Kaaba in Mecca, lies at approximately 242 degrees, roughly to the west-southwest. The times shown in the live table above update daily for the current date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Istaravshan
What calculation method is used for prayer times in Istaravshan?
The prayer times for Istaravshan are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a standard widely used across Central Asia. It defines the sun-angle thresholds used to determine Fajr (dawn) and Isha (night), and the schedule is computed for the city's own coordinates in Sughd Province.
Which direction is the qibla from Istaravshan?
From Istaravshan, the qibla, the direction Muslims face for prayer toward the Kaaba in Mecca, is approximately 242 degrees, measured clockwise from true north. That points roughly toward the west-southwest.
Do prayer times in Istaravshan change with the seasons?
Yes. Istaravshan sits at about 39.9 degrees north, so daylight length changes meaningfully through the year. In summer the days are long, with an earlier Fajr and a later Isha, while in winter the days are shorter and the prayers fall closer together. Tajikistan does not observe daylight saving time, so the times shift gradually rather than jumping by an hour.
Prayer Time FAQ for Istaravshan
What time is Fajr prayer in Istaravshan today?
Fajr prayer time in Istaravshan today is 3:07 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Istaravshan today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Istaravshan today is 12:31 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Istaravshan today?
Asr prayer time in Istaravshan today is 4:27 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Istaravshan today?
Maghrib prayer time in Istaravshan today is 7:53 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Istaravshan today?
Isha prayer time in Istaravshan today is 9:43 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Istaravshan?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Istaravshan, around 12:31 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Istaravshan?
The Qibla from Istaravshan is 242°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Istaravshan
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Istaravshan is 3:07 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Istaravshan is 12:31 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Istaravshan is 4:27 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Istaravshan is 7:53 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Istaravshan is 9:43 PM.
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