City · Sar-e Pol Province
Prayer times in Sang-e Chārak
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sang-e Chārak, Sar-e Pol Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Afghanistan.
Namaz times in Sang-e Chārak today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Sang-e Chārak prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sang-e Chārak change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sang-e Chārak on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:59 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, against only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 9:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sang-e Chārak and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:02 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:26 PM |
Sang-e Chārak is located 289 km north-west of Kabul, so Dhuhr in Sang-e Chārak comes about 11 minutes later than in Kabul. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sang-e Chārak.
Finding the Qibla from Sang-e Chārak
The Qibla in Sang-e Chārak is at 245.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,037 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 245.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Sang-e Chārak
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sang-e Chārak is at about 5:22 AM and iftar at 5:38 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:49 AM and iftar to 6:06 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Sang-e Chārak is located
Sang-e Chārak is located at 35.8497° N, 66.4369° E, in Sar-e Pol Province, in Afghanistan. The nearest administrative centre is Sar-e Pul, 61 km away. Close by you will find Sar-e Pul (61 km), Balkh (109 km), and Shibirghan (110 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sang-e Chārak
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sar-e Pol Province, Afghanistan
- Population
- 15,377
- Coordinates
- 35.84972, 66.43694
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 245.3° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,037 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sang-e Chārak
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sang-e Chārak takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 5:11 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sang-e Chārak and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sang-e Chārak
- Sar-e Pul61 km · north-west
- Balkh109 km · north
- Shibirghan110 km · north-west
- Mazari Sharif113 km · north-east
- Khulm147 km · north-east
- Maymana149 km · west
- Aybak149 km · east
- Andkhoy170 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sang-e Chārak
Which calculation method is used for Sang-e Chārak?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sang-e Chārak?
The Qibla in Sang-e Chārak is 245.3° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,037 km away.
How long is the fast in Sang-e Chārak during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sang-e Chārak?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Sang-e Chārak differ from Kabul?
Yes. Sang-e Chārak is 289 km from Kabul, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sang-e Chārak comes about 11 minutes later than in Kabul.