Prayer Times in Istra
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
Monthly schedule
Istra prayer times overview
The Istra page shows prayer times calculated taking into account local time and geographic location. This is especially important for Fajr, Maghrib and Isha.
Istra prayer times are tied to the local time zone, which is Same as Moscow time (MSK). For this reason, the prayer schedule here cannot be directly compared with Moscow time.
Istra geographic location is 55.9198°N, 36.8688°E. These coordinates are important for calculating prayer times, since prayers are tied to the movement of the sun. At such a latitude, the seasonal difference between the summer and winter prayer schedules is felt more strongly.
Even if two cities are in the same time zone, prayer times may differ due to latitude and longitude. In northern cities, the difference between the summer and winter schedules is usually stronger.
The daytime interval in Istra today is 15 часов 44 минуты — from sunrise at 04:46 to Maghrib at 20:30. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Istra 6 часов 4 минуты passes from Maghrib to Fajr today: Maghrib begins at 20:30, while Fajr begins at 02:34. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In summer in Istra the day is long, so Maghrib may begin late, while the interval between Isha and Fajr may shorten.
If you plan your day around the Istra prayer schedule, pay attention first of all to Fajr, Maghrib and Isha. Fajr in 02:34 helps to define the morning reference, Maghrib in 20:30 the time of the evening prayer and iftar, and Isha in 22:34 the start of the night prayer.
Prayer times for Istra are determined according to the SAM RF method. The Hanafi madhhab is applied for Asr, while the calculation is based on the city's coordinates and the current date.
Today's key reference points
- Fajr — 02:34: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:46: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:38: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:57: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:30: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:34: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Istra
Each city has its own geographic coordinates, and it is precisely by them that sunrise and sunset are calculated. Because the Earth rotates and its axis is tilted, prayer times at different points cannot coincide. Latitude determines the length of day and night, longitude determines the moment the sun passes certain positions, and the time zone brings the calculation to local time. The sum of these factors makes the schedule unique for each city.
We update the schedule in Istra daily. The sun does not rise at the same time from day to day: the daylight length gradually increases from winter to summer and shortens from summer to winter. For this reason the Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times shift slightly every day. The most noticeable changes occur in spring and autumn, so a daily check with the schedule is the best practice.
Yes, this schedule is also designed for those who fast. Suhur must be completed before Fajr (02:34) begins, which marks the start of the morning prayer time. Iftar begins from the moment of Maghrib (20:30) — at sunset. Keep in mind: these values shift daily throughout Ramadan, so it is advisable to determine the current time according to the new schedule every morning and evening.
It is not recommended. The prayer schedule is sensitive to geography: even a difference of tens of kilometres leads to a discrepancy in the Fajr, Maghrib and Isha times. The sun rises and sets at its own moment above each locality, so the data of a neighbouring city is only approximate. To perform the prayer on time, it is advisable to use the schedule calculated for Istra according to its coordinates specifically, not the nearest centre's.