Fajr Prayer Time Today in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia

⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment

Special calculation rules are applied for Nizhniy Novgorod due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.

Fajr Timing in Nizhniy Novgorod

For today, Aug 20, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Nizhniy Novgorod starts at 01:39. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 01:44, marking a difference of 5 minutes later due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Nizhniy Novgorod.

Because Nizhniy Novgorod is located at a high latitude of 56.33° N, it encounters the 'Persistent Twilight' phenomenon during the summer. At this latitude, the sun does not descend far enough (18 degrees) below the horizon. Consequently, Fajr is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of August, the solar path in Nizhniy Novgorod results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 5 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Nizhniy Novgorod spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 22:38, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 23:40.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Nizhniy Novgorod:

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