Prayer Times in Shakhtersk
7 августа 2026 / 24 сафара 1448 г. х.
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Shakhtersk prayer times overview
For Shakhtersk 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 Shakhtersk is 8 часов ahead of Moscow time. 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 Shakhtersk the coordinates 49.1680°N and 142.1157°E are used. Latitude determines the seasonal length of the day, while longitude determines solar noon and the shift of the Dhuhr 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 Shakhtersk 14 часов 52 минуты passes from sunrise to Maghrib: the sun rises at 06:11, while the evening prayer begins at 21:03. This is a moderate day length without sharp seasonal deviations.
In Shakhtersk the period from Maghrib (21:03) to Fajr (04:11) lasts 7 часов 8 минут. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In summer in Shakhtersk the daylight length increases: this is especially noticeable for the early Fajr and late Maghrib.
When preparing for prayer in Shakhtersk, it is convenient to check Fajr (04:11), Maghrib (21:03) and Isha (22:53) in advance. These times are often used as references for the start of the day, iftar and the night prayer.
Prayer times for Shakhtersk 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 — 04:11: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 06:11: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 13:37: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 18:46: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 21:03: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:53: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Shakhtersk
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.
Prayer times in Shakhtersk are updated daily. This is related to the constant shifting of the sunrise and sunset moments following the Earth's orbit around the sun. The changes are especially noticeable during the transitional seasons — spring and autumn — when the day length changes fastest, sometimes by several minutes per day. For the schedule to remain accurate, it should be checked daily, not once a week.
Yes, the schedule is suitable for determining the suhur and iftar times. The Fajr time (04:11) serves as a reference for ending the pre-dawn meal: suhur must be completed before it begins. The Maghrib time (21:03) 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.
It is better not to do this. Prayer times are calculated based on exact geographic coordinates, and even a relatively small distance between localities can shift the prayer moments by several minutes. The sunrise and sunset to which Fajr and Maghrib are tied occur at their own time at every point. Therefore, for believers in Shakhtersk it is more correct to rely on a separate schedule calculated according to this city's coordinates specifically, especially when determining suhur and iftar during Ramadan.