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Prayer times in Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 04:56 | 06:31 | 12:35 | 15:59 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 03:32 | 05:49 | 13:29 | 17:33 | 21:08 | 23:14 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:38 | 07:14 | 13:21 | 16:44 | 19:25 | 20:54 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 06:11 | 07:53 | 12:26 | 14:38 | 16:56 | 18:32 |
Method: Muslim World League (MWL), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 9 h 03 min in winter to 15 h 19 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Europe/Sofia).
Qibla from Sofia
The Qibla bearing is 141.9° from true north (to the south-east), and the Kaaba is about 2,820 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 42.7° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Sofia is listed with the method that is commonly used in Bulgaria. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Sofia?
141.9° from true north, to the south-east. The distance to the Kaaba is about 2,820 km.
Which calculation method is used for Sofia?
This page uses Muslim World League (MWL), a common choice in Bulgaria. You can change it in the app.