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Prayer times in Daykundi Province

Prayer times in Daykundi Province (Afghanistan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Daykundi Province has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Namaz times in Daykundi Province today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

The times in this card are calculated for Nili, the main city of Daykundi Province. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Afghanistan we use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+4:30) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Daykundi Province

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Daykundi Province

It helps to know how prayer times in Daykundi Province move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:11 AM on 21 June and 5:37 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 25 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:01 PM and 7:19 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 24 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 55 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Daykundi Province (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:47 AM6:10 AM12:13 PM3:40 PM6:17 PM7:40 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:11 AM4:55 AM12:07 PM3:52 PM7:19 PM9:03 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:31 AM5:54 AM11:58 AM3:25 PM6:02 PM7:25 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:37 AM7:06 AM12:03 PM2:43 PM5:01 PM6:30 PM

Daykundi Province lies 294 km west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Daykundi Province comes roughly 12 minutes later than in Kabul. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Daykundi Province.

Finding the Qibla from Daykundi Province

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From Daykundi Province you pray towards the west, at an angle of 248.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,919 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Daykundi Province and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.

Ramadan timetable for Daykundi Province

Fasting in Daykundi Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:08 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Afghanistan.

Where Daykundi Province is located

Daykundi Province is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Nili, is at 33.7218° N, 66.1302° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Daykundi Province
Local name
Daykundi
Type
Region
Part of
Afghanistan
Coordinates
33.72178, 66.13023
Time zone
UTC+4:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
248.9° (west)
Distance to Makkah
2,919 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Daykundi Province

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Daykundi Province takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 5:08 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Daykundi Province (UTC+4:30), wherever you are.

Cities and towns in Daykundi Province

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Daykundi Province

What time is Fajr in Daykundi Province?

Fajr in Daykundi Province changes with the seasons: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in Daykundi Province differ from Kabul?

Yes. Daykundi Province is 294 km from Kabul, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Daykundi Province comes about 12 minutes later than in Kabul.

How long is the fast in Daykundi Province during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

What is the Qibla direction in Daykundi Province?

The Qibla in Daykundi Province is 248.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,919 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Daykundi Province?

We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.

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