Prayer Times in Moscow

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Why Accurate Prayer Times Matter in Russia

Prayer times in Moscow and across the Russian Federation are calculated based on the sun's position relative to the earth. The five daily prayers (Salah) are obligatory for Muslims and must be performed at specific times throughout the day. Due to Russia's northern latitude (ranging from 41°N to 82°N), prayer times vary significantly throughout the year, with very short summer nights and long winter nights. Our prayer times use the Muslim World League (MWL) calculation method, which is well-suited for Russian latitudes and widely accepted by Russian Muslim communities.

Understanding Russian Time Zones

Russia spans 11 time zones from UTC+2 (Kaliningrad) to UTC+12 (Kamchatka). The most populous regions use Moscow Time (MSK, UTC+3), which includes Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and most of European Russia. Other major Islamic centers like Kazan (MSK), Ufa (UTC+5), and Makhachkala (MSK) each have their specific time zones. All prayer times on this website are automatically calculated for the selected city's time zone.

The Five Daily Prayers

• Fajr (Фаджр): The dawn prayer, performed before sunrise
• Dhuhr (Зухр): The midday prayer, performed after the sun passes its zenith
• Asr (Аср): The afternoon prayer
• Maghrib (Магриб): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after sunset
• Isha (Иша): The night prayer, performed when twilight has disappeared

Mosques and Islamic Centers in Moscow

Moscow is home to numerous beautiful mosques and Islamic centers where you can perform your daily prayers. Each mosque listed on this page includes its exact coordinates and a direct link to view it on Google Maps. Russia has approximately 8,000 mosques nationwide, serving the needs of approximately 20-25 million Russian Muslims (about 15% of the population).