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Prayer times in Ghazni
This page gives today’s prayer times in Ghazni, a region of Afghanistan, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Ghazni that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ghazni; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Ghazni
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Ghazni prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ghazni
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ghazni on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:03 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, against only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ghazni and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:03 AM | 4:47 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:42 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:56 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:21 PM |
Ghazni lies 129 km south-west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Ghazni comes about 3 minutes later than in Kabul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ghazni.
Finding the Qibla from Ghazni
The Qibla in Ghazni is at 251.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,112 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 251.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ghazni
Fasting in Ghazni, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:34 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 11 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:59 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Afghanistan.
About Ghazni
Ghazni is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Ghazni, lies at 33.5539° N, 68.4210° 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 ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Ghazni
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Afghanistan
- Coordinates
- 33.55391, 68.42096
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 251.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,112 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ghazni
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ghazni comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:04 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Ghazni in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Salah times across Ghazni
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Prayer times near Ghazni
- Paktika51 km · south-east
- Logar74 km · north-east
- Paktia Province75 km · east
- Maidan Wardak Province102 km · north-east
- Kabul129 km · north-east
- Khowst141 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ghazni
Do prayer times in Ghazni differ from Kabul?
Yes. Ghazni is 129 km from Kabul, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ghazni is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Kabul.
What is the Qibla direction in Ghazni?
The Qibla in Ghazni is 251.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,112 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ghazni?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ghazni during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ghazni?
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.