Prayer Times in Nizhny Novgorod
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
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Nizhny Novgorod prayer times overview
The Nizhny Novgorod 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 Nizhny Novgorod 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 Nizhny Novgorod the coordinates 56.2965°N and 43.9361°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.
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.
Today in Nizhny Novgorod the sun rises at 04:16, while Maghrib begins at 20:03. Daylight lasts 15 часов 47 минут. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Nizhny Novgorod 6 часов 2 минуты passes from Maghrib to Fajr today: Maghrib begins at 20:03, while Fajr begins at 02:05. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In summer in Nizhny Novgorod 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 Nizhny Novgorod prayer schedule, pay attention first of all to Fajr, Maghrib and Isha. Fajr in 02:05 helps to define the morning reference, Maghrib in 20:03 the time of the evening prayer and iftar, and Isha in 22:06 the start of the night prayer.
Prayer times for Nizhny Novgorod 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 — 02:05: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:16: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:10: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:29: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:03: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:06: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Nizhny Novgorod
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 Nizhny Novgorod 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 (02:05) serves as a reference for ending the pre-dawn meal: suhur must be completed before it begins. The Maghrib time (20:03) 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 Nizhny Novgorod 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.
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