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Prayer times in Khanashin
This page shows today’s prayer times in Khanashin, Helmand Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Afghanistan.
Salah times in Khanashin today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Khanashin
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Khanashin change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Khanashin on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, against only 10 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 8:58 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Khanashin and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:35 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:44 PM |
Compared with Kabul, Dhuhr in Khanashin comes roughly 22 minutes later than in Kabul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes later than in the capital. Khanashin is 671 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Khanashin
Qibla direction for Khanashin: 252.7° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,594 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Khanashin remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Khanashin
Ramadan in Khanashin: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:57 PM, roughly 12 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Khanashin
The coordinates of Khanashin are 30.5488° N and 63.7888° E. The closest places on our site are Lashkar Gah (129 km), Khāsh (145 km), and Gereshk (160 km). Lashkar Gah, the nearest administrative centre, is 129 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Helmand Province.
- Name
- Khanashin
- Local name
- Khān Neshīn
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Helmand Province, Afghanistan
- Population
- 25,600
- Coordinates
- 30.54880, 63.78880
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 252.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,594 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Khanashin
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Khanashin is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 5:11 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Khanashin (UTC+4:30), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Khanashin: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Khanashin?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Khanashin?
The Qibla in Khanashin is 252.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,594 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Khanashin?
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.
How long is the fast in Khanashin during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Khanashin differ from Kabul?
Yes. Khanashin is 671 km from Kabul, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Khanashin comes roughly 22 minutes later than in Kabul.