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Prayer times in Shindand
Muslims living in Shindand can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Shindand is a city in Afghanistan, in Herat Province, with about 29,264 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Shindand today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shindand
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Shindand by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shindand on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:29 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 22 min, against only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 9:17 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:14 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shindand and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:29 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:23 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:34 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:47 PM |
Compared with Kabul, Dhuhr in Shindand is called roughly 28 minutes later than in Kabul, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 25 minutes later than in the capital. Shindand is 662 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shindand
In Shindand you face towards the south-west, at an angle of 244.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,561 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shindand and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Shindand during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shindand is at about 5:38 AM and iftar at 5:59 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 11 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:08 AM and iftar to 6:24 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Shindand is located
The coordinates of Shindand are 33.3029° N and 62.1474° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kushk (18 km), Farah (103 km), and Herat (116 km). Farah, the nearest administrative centre, is 103 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Herat Province.
- Name
- Shindand
- Local name
- Shīnḏanḏ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Herat Province, Afghanistan
- Population
- 29,264
- Coordinates
- 33.30294, 62.14740
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 244.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,561 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shindand
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shindand comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:23 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:29 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Shindand and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Shindand
- Kushk18 km · west
- Farah103 km · south
- Herat116 km · north
- Karukh137 km · north
- Eslam Qaleh181 km · north-west
- Khāsh206 km · south
- Qala i Naw208 km · north-east
- Shahrak219 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shindand
Which calculation method is used for Shindand?
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.
What time is Fajr in Shindand?
Fajr in Shindand changes with the seasons: about 3:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shindand?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shindand differ from Kabul?
Yes. Shindand is 662 km from Kabul, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shindand is called about 28 minutes later than in Kabul.
How long is the fast in Shindand 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.