Prayer Times in Nikolayev
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
Monthly schedule
Nikolayev prayer times overview
The Nikolayev page shows prayer times calculated taking into account local time and geographic location. This is especially important for Fajr, Maghrib and Isha.
The Nikolayev prayer schedule is calculated according to the city's time zone: it is Same as Moscow time (MSK). Even with the same date, prayer times may differ from other regions.
Nikolayev coordinates: 48.0184°N and 41.7363°E. Latitude affects the length of day and night, while longitude affects the actual position of the sun relative to local time. In this latitude zone, the day length changes noticeably throughout the year, but without sharp polar phenomena.
Even if two cities are in the same time zone, prayer times may differ due to latitude and longitude. In the mid-latitude zone, the seasonal shifts of Fajr and Maghrib are especially noticeable.
Today in Nikolayev the sun rises at 04:56, while Maghrib begins at 19:42. Daylight lasts 14 часов 46 минут. This is a moderate day length without sharp seasonal deviations.
The night interval in Nikolayev begins after Maghrib at 19:42 and lasts until Fajr at 03:00. Its duration is 7 часов 18 минут. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In the summer season in Nikolayev the evening prayer begins later, while the night interval shortens.
Three times are especially important for daily practice in Nikolayev: Fajr — 03:00, Maghrib — 19:42 and Isha — 21:28. They help to correctly distribute morning, evening and night activities.
The Nikolayev 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 — 03:00: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:56: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:19: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:27: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 19:42: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 21:28: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Nikolayev
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 Nikolayev 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, the schedule is suitable for determining the suhur and iftar times. The Fajr time (03:00) serves as a reference for ending the pre-dawn meal: suhur must be completed before it begins. The Maghrib time (19:42) 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.
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 Nikolayev according to its coordinates specifically, not the nearest centre's.