Maghrib 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.

Maghrib Timing in Nizhniy Novgorod

For today, May 22, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Nizhniy Novgorod starts at 20:23. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 20:25, marking a difference of 2 minutes later due to the solar cycle.

Maghrib is the sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun disappears. It is a moment of gratitude and the time for breaking fast during Ramadan.

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, Maghrib is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of May, the solar path in Nizhniy Novgorod results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 2 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Nizhniy Novgorod spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 05:43, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 08:50.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Nizhniy Novgorod:

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