Urgench Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Urgench, Uzbekistan: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Urgench
- Fajr: 3:32 AM
- Sunrise: 5:36 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:04 PM
- Asr: 5:03 PM
- Maghrib: 8:31 PM
- Isha: 10:25 PM
Islamic Resources for Urgench
About Urgench
Urgench, capital of Khorezm Region, is the gateway to the ancient city of Khiva. With over 150,000 residents, this modern city serves as a hub for tourists visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Khiva's Itchan Kala. The local Muslim community maintains Khorezmian Islamic traditions. Prayer times follow the Muslim World League (MWL) method.
Modern Urgench was founded in the Soviet era, but the Khorezm region has ancient Islamic heritage dating back over a millennium. The region was home to the great mathematician al-Khwarizmi, whose name gave us the word 'algorithm.' The nearby ancient city of Khiva preserves remarkable Islamic architecture.
Urgench serves primarily as an administrative and transportation hub, with most historic sites located in nearby Khiva. The city's mosques serve local Muslims while visitors often pray at Khiva's stunning historic mosques and madrasahs.
Prayer Times in Urgench
Prayer times in Urgench follow the Muslim World League (MWL) method. At approximately 41.5°N, the city operates on Uzbekistan Time (UTC+05:00). Seasonal variation is significant, with summer Fajr around 3:15 AM.
Major Mosques in Urgench
Urgench Central Mosque
Urgench City Center
The main congregational mosque of Urgench, serving the city's Muslim population.
Jumu'ah: Primary Friday prayer venue.
Juma Mosque (Khiva)
Itchan Kala, Khiva
The historic Friday mosque in nearby Khiva, famous for its 213 wooden columns. Dating from the 10th century with later reconstructions, it remains one of Central Asia's most remarkable mosques.
Jumu'ah: Historic mosque in UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ramadan in Urgench
Ramadan in the Khorezm region carries the spiritual atmosphere of ancient Islamic civilization. While Urgench is modern, nearby Khiva offers a unique Ramadan experience among millennium-old mosques and madrasahs.
Local traditions include Khorezmian cuisine and customs. The region's Muslims observe Ramadan with dedication despite the challenging summer fasting hours at this northern latitude.
Prayer Time Questions for Urgench
What calculation method is used for Urgench prayer times?
Urgench follows the Muslim World League (MWL) calculation method.
Can I pray at mosques in Khiva?
Yes, Khiva's historic mosques including the famous Juma Mosque with its 213 wooden columns remain active places of worship.
Who was al-Khwarizmi?
Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi was a 9th-century mathematician from Khorezm whose work introduced algebra and algorithms (named after him) to the world.
Prayer Time FAQ for Urgench
What time is Fajr prayer in Urgench today?
Fajr prayer time in Urgench today is 3:32 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Urgench today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Urgench today is 1:04 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Urgench today?
Asr prayer time in Urgench today is 5:03 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Urgench today?
Maghrib prayer time in Urgench today is 8:31 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Urgench today?
Isha prayer time in Urgench today is 10:25 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Urgench?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Urgench, around 1:04 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Urgench?
The Qibla from Urgench is 227°, facing south-west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Urgench
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Urgench is 3:32 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Urgench is 1:04 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Urgench is 5:03 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Urgench is 8:31 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Urgench is 10:25 PM.
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