Prayer Times in Sharkan
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
Monthly schedule
Sharkan prayer times overview
The Sharkan prayer schedule is calculated based on the city's local data, so it may differ from neighbouring localities even within the same time zone.
Local time in Sharkan is 1 hour 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 Sharkan the coordinates 57.2989°N and 53.8712°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.
The daytime interval in Sharkan today is 15 часов 56 минут — from sunrise at 04:32 to Maghrib at 20:28. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Sharkan 5 часов 55 минут passes from Maghrib to Fajr today: Maghrib begins at 20:28, while Fajr begins at 02:23. The night is very short, so the time for Isha, Witr and suhur is limited.
In summer in Sharkan the day is long, so Maghrib may begin late, while the interval between Isha and Fajr may shorten.
Three times are especially important for daily practice in Sharkan: Fajr — 02:23, Maghrib — 20:28 and Isha — 22:29. They help to correctly distribute morning, evening and night activities.
The Sharkan 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 — 02:23: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:32: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:30: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:51: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:28: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:29: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Sharkan
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 Sharkan 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 (02:23) serves as a reference for ending the pre-dawn meal: suhur must be completed before it begins. The Maghrib time (20:28) 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 Sharkan according to its coordinates specifically, not the nearest centre's.