Prayer Times in Nikol'sk
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
Monthly schedule
Nikol'sk prayer times overview
The Nikol'sk prayer schedule is calculated based on the city's local data, so it may differ from neighbouring localities even within the same time zone.
The Nikol'sk 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.
For Nikol'sk the coordinates 59.5353°N and 45.4574°E are used. Latitude determines the seasonal length of the day, while longitude determines solar noon and the shift of the Dhuhr time. This latitude is close to the white nights zone, so in summer the interval between Maghrib and Fajr may shrink considerably.
Nikol'sk prayer times should be compared with another city carefully: a small difference in coordinates can change the start of a prayer by several minutes. During the period of bright nights, it is especially important to monitor the Fajr and Isha times carefully.
Today in Nikol'sk 16 часов 21 minute passes from sunrise to Maghrib: the sun rises at 03:53, while the evening prayer begins at 20:14. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Nikol'sk the period from Maghrib (20:14) to Fajr (01:51) lasts 5 часов 37 минут. The night is very short, so the time for Isha, Witr and suhur is limited.
In summer in Nikol'sk there may be very bright nights: for this reason the Isha and Fajr times require special attention.
In Nikol'sk there may be white nights at the beginning of summer: twilight does not always pass into full darkness. For this reason the interval between Maghrib, Isha and Fajr shortens.
When preparing for prayer in Nikol'sk, it is convenient to check Fajr (01:51), Maghrib (20:14) and Isha (22:09) in advance. These times are often used as references for the start of the day, iftar and the night prayer.
Prayer times for Nikol'sk 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 — 01:51: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 03:53: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:04: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:28: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:14: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:09: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Nikol'sk
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.
We update the schedule in Nikol'sk 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 (01:51) begins, which marks the start of the morning prayer time. Iftar begins from the moment of Maghrib (20:14) — 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.
The location of Nikol'sk at northern latitudes creates difficulty for the standard calculation. In the summer season the sun does not descend deep enough below the horizon, so the astronomical night becomes extremely short or entirely bright — the natural boundaries of Fajr and Isha cannot be determined in the usual way. Therefore, for such cities, a specially developed high-latitude adjustment is applied when setting the morning and night prayer times.