Prayer Times in Volokolamsk
6 августа 2026 / 23 сафара 1448 г. х.
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Volokolamsk prayer times overview
For Volokolamsk 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 Volokolamsk is Same as Moscow time (MSK). For this reason, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha are calculated based on this city's data specifically, not the country's average time.
Volokolamsk coordinates: 56.0336°N and 35.9694°E. Latitude affects the length of day and night, while longitude affects the actual position of the sun relative to local 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 Volokolamsk today is 15 часов 45 минут — from sunrise at 04:49 to Maghrib at 20:34. Right now the day is long, so Maghrib begins later, while the night interval shortens.
The night interval in Volokolamsk begins after Maghrib at 20:34 and lasts until Fajr at 02:37. Its duration is 6 часов 3 минуты. The night interval is relatively short, so it is convenient to plan Isha and suhur in advance.
In summer in Volokolamsk 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 Volokolamsk: Fajr — 02:37, Maghrib — 20:34 and Isha — 22:38. They help to correctly distribute morning, evening and night activities.
Prayer times for Volokolamsk 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 — 02:37: the start of the morning prayer time and an important reference for ending suhur.
- Sunrise — 04:49: after sunrise the Fajr time ends.
- Dhuhr — 12:42: the time of the midday prayer.
- Asr — 18:01: the afternoon prayer calculated according to the Hanafi madhhab.
- Maghrib — 20:34: the evening prayer, and also a reference for iftar during Ramadan.
- Isha — 22:38: the night prayer.
Questions about prayer times in Volokolamsk
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.
The prayer schedule in Volokolamsk is recalculated daily, because the position of the sun changes throughout the year. The daylight length gradually increases in spring and shortens in autumn, so the Fajr and Maghrib times shift literally every day. The fastest changes occur during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Therefore, we recommend checking with the current data daily.
Yes, the schedule is suitable for determining the suhur and iftar times. The Fajr time (02:37) serves as a reference for ending the pre-dawn meal: suhur must be completed before it begins. The Maghrib time (20:34) 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 Volokolamsk according to its coordinates specifically, not the nearest centre's.