Fajr Prayer Time Today in Saint Petersburg, Russia
⚠️ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Saint Petersburg due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Fajr Timing in Saint Petersburg
For today, Sep 18, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Saint Petersburg starts at 03:57. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 04:00, marking a difference of 3 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 Saint Petersburg.
Because Saint Petersburg is located at a high latitude of 59.94° 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 September, the solar path in Saint Petersburg results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 3 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Saint Petersburg spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:37, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:05.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Saint Petersburg:
Islamic Midnight
23:37Last Third
01:05Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Saint Petersburg typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.
Intention (Niyyah)
"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."
Rakat Breakdown
Spiritual Gem
"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"
Nearby Saint Petersburg Mosques
Live DataFind a place for Fajr congregation in Saint Petersburg.
Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
Qibla Direction
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