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Prayer times in Kapisa
This page gives today’s prayer times in Kapisa, a region of Afghanistan, together with links to the 1 cities of Kapisa that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Sidqabad; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Kapisa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kapisa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kapisa by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kapisa move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:52 AM on 21 June and 5:26 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 34 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:44 PM and 7:10 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 31 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 48 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:39 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:42 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:56 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:27 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:15 PM |
Kapisa lies 57 km north of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Kapisa comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Kabul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kapisa.
Finding the Qibla from Kapisa
The Qibla in Kapisa is at 250.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,246 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 250.1°.
Fasting hours in Kapisa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kapisa is at about 5:10 AM and iftar at 5:28 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:38 AM and iftar to 5:55 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kapisa is located
Kapisa is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Sidqabad, is at 35.0230° N, 69.3511° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Kapisa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Afghanistan
- Coordinates
- 35.02298, 69.35112
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 250.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,246 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kapisa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kapisa comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:00 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Kapisa (UTC+4:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times in the cities of Kapisa
Nearby cities to Kapisa
- Parwan16 km · west
- Panjshir Province36 km · north-east
- Kabul57 km · south
- Maidan Wardak Province83 km · south-west
- Laghman88 km · south-east
- Baghlan118 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kapisa
Which calculation method is used for Kapisa?
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.
Do prayer times in Kapisa differ from Kabul?
Yes. Kapisa is 57 km from Kabul, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kapisa comes about 1 minute earlier than in Kabul.
How long is the fast in Kapisa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 08 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 Kapisa?
The Qibla in Kapisa is 250.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,246 km away.
When is Fajr in Kapisa?
Fajr in Kapisa changes with the seasons: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.