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Prayer times in Paghmān

Looking for the prayer times in Paghmān? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Paghmān, Kabul. Every figure is computed for 34.5879° N, 68.9509° E, so the times reflect Paghmān itself rather than the nearest big city.

Adhan times in Paghmān today

  

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

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

Each 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 follow daylight saving time automatically 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.

Paghmān prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Paghmān by season

It helps to know how prayer times in Paghmān move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:56 AM on 21 June and 5:27 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 31 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:47 PM and 7:10 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 29 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 50 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Paghmān (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:35 AM5:59 AM12:02 PM3:29 PM6:05 PM7:30 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:56 AM4:42 AM11:56 AM3:43 PM7:10 PM8:56 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:18 AM5:43 AM11:47 AM3:14 PM5:50 PM7:14 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:27 AM6:57 AM11:52 AM2:29 PM4:47 PM6:17 PM

Paghmān lies 21 km west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Paghmān is called roughly 1 minute later than in Kabul. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Paghmān.

Qibla in Paghmān and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Paghmān is at 250.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,196 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 250.4°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Paghmān

Ramadan in Paghmān: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:30 PM, about 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 58 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

About Paghmān

Paghmān lies at 34.5879° N, 68.9509° E, in Kabul, in Afghanistan. The nearest administrative centre is Kabul, 21 km away. Close by you will find Kabul (21 km), Maydanshakhr (23 km), and Istalif (30 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Paghmān
Type
City
Part of
Kabul, Afghanistan
Population
49,157
Coordinates
34.58787, 68.95091
Time zone
UTC+4:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
250.4° (west)
Distance to Makkah
3,196 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Paghmān

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Paghmān is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:43 PM for the majority, 4:58 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Paghmān and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Paghmān

When is Maghrib in Paghmān?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Paghmān?

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 Paghmān during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 09 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 Paghmān?

The Qibla in Paghmān is 250.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,196 km away.

When is Fajr in Paghmān?

Fajr in Paghmān changes with the seasons: about 2:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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