Balkanabat Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Balkanabat, Turkmenistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today prayer times in Balkanabat
- Fajr: 4:12 AM
- Sunrise: 6:08 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:30 PM
- Asr: 5:25 PM
- Maghrib: 8:49 PM
- Isha: 10:36 PM
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About Balkanabat
Balkanabat, formerly known as Nebit-Dag and Neftedag, is the administrative centre of Balkan Province, the largest province in Turkmenistan. It sits at the foot of the Balkan Daglary mountain range, roughly 450 km west of the capital Ashgabat and about 160 km east of the seaport city of Turkmenbasy. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Balkanabat
Balkanabat observes Turkmenistan Time (UTC+5) all year with no daylight saving, so the daily prayer schedule shifts only with the natural turn of the seasons. At about 39.5 degrees north, the city sees a clear seasonal swing: long summer days move Fajr earlier and push Isha well into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon. Times on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method.
Prayer Time Questions for Balkanabat
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Balkanabat?
Prayer times for Balkanabat on this page are calculated using the Muslim World League method, a widely used standard for determining the Fajr and Isha angles.
Does Balkanabat observe daylight saving time?
No. Balkanabat stays on Turkmenistan Time (UTC+5) throughout the year, so prayer times change only with the seasons rather than from any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Balkanabat?
The Qibla from Balkanabat is approximately 219 degrees, which is toward the southwest in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time FAQ for Balkanabat
What time is Fajr prayer in Balkanabat today?
Fajr prayer time in Balkanabat today is 4:12 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Balkanabat today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Balkanabat today is 1:30 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Balkanabat today?
Asr prayer time in Balkanabat today is 5:25 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Balkanabat today?
Maghrib prayer time in Balkanabat today is 8:49 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Balkanabat today?
Isha prayer time in Balkanabat today is 10:36 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Balkanabat?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Balkanabat, around 1:30 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Balkanabat?
The Qibla from Balkanabat is 219°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Balkanabat
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Balkanabat is 4:12 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Balkanabat is 1:30 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Balkanabat is 5:25 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Balkanabat is 8:49 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Balkanabat is 10:36 PM.
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