Prayer Times in Kratovo
25 сентября 2026 / 14 раби ас-сани 1448 г. х.
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Kratovo prayer times overview
For Kratovo it is important to use precisely the city's prayer schedule: prayer times depend not only on the clock, but also on latitude, longitude and the position of the sun.
Local time in Kratovo 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 Kratovo the coordinates 55.5973°N and 38.1774°E are used. Latitude determines the seasonal length of the day, while longitude determines solar noon and the shift of the Dhuhr time. At such a latitude, the seasonal difference between the summer and winter prayer schedules is felt more strongly.
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 northern cities, the difference between the summer and winter schedules is usually stronger.
The daytime interval in Kratovo today is 12 часов 1 minute — from sunrise at 06:18 to Maghrib at 18:19. This is a moderate day length without sharp seasonal deviations.
In Kratovo the period from Maghrib (18:19) to Fajr (04:28) lasts 10 часов 9 минут. This is a convenient night length for Isha, performing Witr and preparing for Fajr.
In autumn in Kratovo daylight shortens rapidly, so Maghrib gradually begins earlier, while the night interval lengthens.
Three times are especially important for daily practice in Kratovo: Fajr — 04:28, Maghrib — 18:19 and Isha — 20:01. They help to correctly distribute morning, evening and night activities.
The Kratovo 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 — 04:28: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 06:18: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:19: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 16:17: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 18:19: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 20:01: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Kratovo
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 Kratovo 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.
Of course. To end suhur, use the Fajr time (04:28) as a reference — the pre-dawn meal must be completed before it begins. The start of iftar coincides with the Maghrib time (18:19): the fast can be broken as soon as the sun sets below the horizon. Since prayer times shift daily during Ramadan, we recommend checking the schedule daily so as not to be off even by a minute.
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 Kratovo 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.