Prayer Times in Sokol
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
Monthly schedule
Sokol prayer times overview
The Sokol 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 is applied for Sokol: the city's time zone is Same as Moscow time (MSK). This affects all prayers — from the morning Fajr to the night Isha.
For Sokol the coordinates 55.8000°N and 37.5167°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.
Sokol prayer times should be compared with another city carefully: a small difference in coordinates can change the start of a prayer by several minutes. In northern cities, the difference between the summer and winter schedules is usually stronger.
Today in Sokol the sun rises at 04:44, while Maghrib begins at 20:27. Daylight lasts 15 часов 43 минуты. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Sokol the period from Maghrib (20:27) to Fajr (02:31) lasts 6 часов 4 минуты. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In summer in Sokol the day is long, so Maghrib may begin late, while the interval between Isha and Fajr may shorten.
When preparing for prayer in Sokol, it is convenient to check Fajr (02:31), Maghrib (20:27) and Isha (22:31) in advance. These times are often used as references for the start of the day, iftar and the night prayer.
Prayer times for Sokol 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 — 02:31: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:44: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:36: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 17:54: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:27: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:31: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Sokol
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 Sokol 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 (02:31) begins, which marks the start of the morning prayer time. Iftar begins from the moment of Maghrib (20:27) — 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.
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 Sokol 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.