Regional capital · Nangarhar
Prayer times in Jalalabad
Muslims living in Jalalabad can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Jalalabad is a regional capital in Afghanistan, in Nangarhar, with about 271,900 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Jalalabad today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Jalalabad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Jalalabad change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Jalalabad on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:50 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, compared with only 9 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jalalabad and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:50 AM | 4:36 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:36 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:50 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:24 PM | 4:42 PM | 6:12 PM |
Compared with Kabul, Dhuhr in Jalalabad comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kabul, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Jalalabad is 118 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Jalalabad and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Jalalabad: 252.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,320 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Jalalabad remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Jalalabad
Ramadan in Jalalabad: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:24 PM, roughly 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Jalalabad is located
Jalalabad lies at 34.4265° N, 70.4515° E, in Nangarhar, in Afghanistan. Close by you will find Mehtar Lam (35 km), Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn (41 km), and Asadabad (81 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jalalabad
- Local name
- Jalālābād
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Population
- 271,900
- Coordinates
- 34.42647, 70.45153
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 252.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,320 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Jalalabad
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jalalabad comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:56 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Jalalabad and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Jalalabad
- Mehtar Lam35 km · north-west
- Markaz-e Woluswalī-ye Āchīn41 km · south-east
- Asadabad81 km · north-east
- Asmar107 km · north-east
- Kabul118 km · west
- Parun119 km · north
- Sidqabad120 km · north-west
- Bagrām124 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jalalabad
What is the Qibla direction in Jalalabad?
The Qibla in Jalalabad is 252.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,320 km away.
What time is Fajr in Jalalabad?
Fajr in Jalalabad changes with the seasons: about 2:50 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Jalalabad 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.
When is Maghrib in Jalalabad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:42 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Jalalabad differ from Kabul?
Yes. Jalalabad is 118 km from Kabul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Jalalabad comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Kabul.