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Prayer times in Nimroz
This page gives today’s prayer times in Nimroz, a region of Afghanistan, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Nimroz that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Zaranj; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Nimroz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Nimroz
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nimroz by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nimroz on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 09 min, compared with only 10 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 9:07 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nimroz and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:51 PM |
Nimroz is located 790 km south-west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Nimroz is called roughly 29 minutes 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 Nimroz.
Qibla in Nimroz and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Nimroz is at 249.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,435 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 249.5°.
Fasting hours in Nimroz during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nimroz: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:04 PM, roughly 12 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 50 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Nimroz
Nimroz is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Zaranj, lies at 30.9596° N, 61.8604° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Nimroz
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Afghanistan
- Coordinates
- 30.95962, 61.86037
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 249.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,435 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nimroz
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nimroz comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nimroz (UTC+4:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times in the cities of Nimroz
- Prayer times in Zaranj49,851
- Khāsh15,133
Nearby cities to Nimroz
- Farah159 km · north
- Helmand Province249 km · east
- Kandahar373 km · east
- Herat Province378 km · north
- Oruzgan423 km · north-east
- Badghis Province463 km · north
Prayer times in Nimroz: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Nimroz during Ramadan?
About 12 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nimroz?
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.
When is Maghrib in Nimroz?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Nimroz?
The Qibla in Nimroz is 249.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,435 km away.
Do prayer times in Nimroz differ from Kabul?
Yes. Nimroz is 790 km from Kabul, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Nimroz is called about 29 minutes later than in Kabul.