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Prayer times in Kunduz

Looking for the adhan times in Kunduz? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kunduz, Kunduz Province. Every figure is computed for 36.7290° N, 68.8570° E, which means the times match Kunduz itself rather than the nearest big city.

Today’s prayer times in Kunduz

  

  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.

Prayer calendar for Kunduz

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Kunduz change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kunduz on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:44 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, compared with only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 9:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kunduz and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Kunduz (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:33 AM5:59 AM12:02 PM3:29 PM6:06 PM7:32 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:44 AM4:36 AM11:56 AM3:48 PM7:17 PM9:09 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:16 AM5:43 AM11:47 AM3:14 PM5:51 PM7:17 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:30 AM7:03 AM11:52 AM2:24 PM4:42 PM6:15 PM

Kunduz is located 246 km north of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Kunduz is called roughly 1 minute later than in Kabul. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kunduz.

Qibla in Kunduz and distance to Makkah

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Qibla from Kunduz: 246.8° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,275 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kunduz remains the simplest guide.

Suhoor and iftar times in Kunduz

Ramadan in Kunduz: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:27 PM, roughly 12 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Kunduz on the map

The coordinates of Kunduz are 36.7290° N and 68.8570° E. The closest places on our site are Khanabad (23 km), Qarāwul (55 km), and Taloqan (60 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Kunduz Province.

Name
Kunduz
Type
Regional capital
Part of
Kunduz Province, Afghanistan
Population
161,902
Coordinates
36.72895, 68.85700
Time zone
UTC+4:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
246.8° (south-west)
Distance to Makkah
3,275 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kunduz

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kunduz takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 5:03 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kunduz and organise your day around them.

Prayer times near Kunduz

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kunduz

Do prayer times in Kunduz differ from Kabul?

Yes. Kunduz is 246 km from Kabul, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kunduz is called roughly 1 minute later than in Kabul.

Which calculation method is used for Kunduz?

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 Kunduz during Ramadan?

About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Kunduz?

Fajr in Kunduz depends on the season: about 2:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Kunduz?

The Qibla in Kunduz is 246.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,275 km away.

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