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Prayer Times in Russia

Russia is home to large Muslim populations in regions such as Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chechnya, Dagestan, and major cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg. With 11 time zones and extreme latitude variations, Russia requires advanced prayer-time rules. Musulman.app uses MWL, Umm al-Qura, and high-latitude methods to provide reliable prayer times nationwide.

Timezone: Europe/Moscow

Latitude: 55.7558

Longitude: 37.6173

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Russian prayer times complex?
Russia spans vast distances and includes Arctic regions with extreme daylight patterns requiring special high-latitude rules.
Does Russia observe daylight saving time?
No, Russia does not observe daylight saving time since 2014.
Which calculation methods are used?
MWL, Umm al-Qura, and high-latitude angle-based methods depending on region.
How often are prayer times updated?
Updated daily using precise geographical and astronomical models.