Prayer Times in Velikiy Novgorod
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
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Velikiy Novgorod prayer times overview
The Velikiy 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.
Velikiy Novgorod prayer times are tied to the local time zone, which is Same as Moscow time (MSK). For this reason, the prayer schedule here cannot be directly compared with Moscow time.
Velikiy Novgorod geographic location is 58.5213°N, 31.2710°E. These coordinates are important for calculating prayer times, since prayers are tied to the movement of the sun. At such a latitude, the seasonal difference between the summer and winter prayer schedules is felt more strongly.
Velikiy Novgorod 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.
The daytime interval in Velikiy Novgorod today is 16 часов 9 минут — from sunrise at 04:56 to Maghrib at 21:05. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
In Velikiy Novgorod the period from Maghrib (21:05) to Fajr (02:50) lasts 5 часов 45 минут. The night is very short, so the time for Isha, Witr and suhur is limited.
In summer in Velikiy Novgorod 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 Velikiy Novgorod: Fajr — 02:50, Maghrib — 21:05 and Isha — 23:03. They help to correctly distribute morning, evening and night activities.
The Velikiy Novgorod 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 — 02:50: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:56: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 13:01: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 18:23: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 21:05: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 23:03: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Velikiy Novgorod
Prayer times are determined by the sun's altitude above the horizon, which is unique for every geographic point. The calculation is affected by latitude, longitude and the established time zone. For this reason, even cities located in the same region have different values for Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. The more a city is shifted to the north or south, the more the daylight length, and with it the prayer moments, differ.
We update the schedule in Velikiy 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, this schedule is also designed for those who fast. Suhur must be completed before Fajr (02:50) begins, which marks the start of the morning prayer time. Iftar begins from the moment of Maghrib (21:05) — 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 Velikiy Novgorod 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.