Prayer Times in Bolkhov
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
Monthly schedule
Bolkhov prayer times overview
The Bolkhov prayer schedule is calculated based on the city's local data, so it may differ from neighbouring localities even within the same time zone.
Local time in Bolkhov is Same as Moscow time (MSK). For this reason, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha are calculated based on this city's data specifically, not the country's average time.
For Bolkhov the coordinates 53.4430°N and 36.0055°E are used. Latitude determines the seasonal length of the day, while longitude determines solar noon and the shift of the Dhuhr time. In this latitude zone, the day length changes noticeably throughout the year, but without sharp polar phenomena.
The prayer schedule does not depend only on the region's official time. It is affected by the sun's altitude above the horizon, so in neighbouring cities the Fajr, Dhuhr and Maghrib values may differ. In the mid-latitude zone, the seasonal shifts of Fajr and Maghrib are especially noticeable.
According to today's schedule for Bolkhov, the sun rises at 05:00, while the Maghrib time begins at 20:23. 15 часов 23 минуты passes between these events. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Bolkhov the period from Maghrib (20:23) to Fajr (02:42) lasts 6 часов 19 минут. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In the summer season in Bolkhov the evening prayer begins later, while the night interval shortens.
Three times are especially important for daily practice in Bolkhov: Fajr — 02:42, Maghrib — 20:23 and Isha — 22:32. They help to correctly distribute morning, evening and night activities.
The Bolkhov prayer schedule is calculated according to the method of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation (SAM RF), using the Hanafi madhhab to determine the Asr time. The data is updated daily and takes into account the city's exact geographic location.
Today's key reference points
- Fajr — 02:42: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 05:00: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:42: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:57: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:23: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:32: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Bolkhov
The prayer schedule directly depends on three factors: geographic latitude, longitude and the time zone. The sun rises and sets at its own time at every point on the globe, so the moments of Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha inevitably differ even between closely located localities. The greater the difference in latitude, the more noticeable the difference in the morning and evening prayer times. This is precisely why the schedule is drawn up to match the coordinates of each city.
The prayer schedule in Bolkhov is recalculated daily, because the position of the sun changes throughout the year. The daylight length gradually increases in spring and shortens in autumn, so the Fajr and Maghrib times shift literally every day. The fastest changes occur during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Therefore, we recommend checking with the current data daily.
Yes, the schedule is suitable for determining the suhur and iftar times. The Fajr time (02:42) serves as a reference for ending the pre-dawn meal: suhur must be completed before it begins. The Maghrib time (20:23) indicates the moment of iftar — the fast is broken precisely at sunset. Nevertheless, during the blessed month of Ramadan we advise checking the current values daily, since a difference of just a few minutes can be important while fasting.
This is not the most reliable approach. The more accurate the coordinates, the more accurate the prayer times, and in each city they are unique. Even a small shift in latitude or longitude changes the moment of sunrise and sunset, and therefore the prayer times as well. Therefore, for Bolkhov it is more correct to rely on an individual schedule drawn up for this city specifically; this is especially important during Ramadan, when the calculation is conducted literally in minutes.