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Prayer times in Takhar
Salah times in Takhar (Afghanistan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Takhar has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Takhar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Takhar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Takhar
Prayer times in Takhar vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:41 AM and Maghrib at 7:14 PM, giving a day of 14 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:27 AM and Maghrib to 4:39 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 39 min. The difference 5 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:41 AM | 4:33 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:45 PM | 7:14 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:21 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:12 PM |
Compared with Kabul, Dhuhr in Takhar is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Kabul, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes later than in the capital. Takhar is 248 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Takhar
Qibla from Takhar: 247.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,331 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Takhar is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Takhar during Ramadan
Ramadan in Takhar: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:24 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Takhar on the map
Takhar is one of the regions of Afghanistan. Its main city, Taloqan, lies at 36.7361° N, 69.5345° E. The region has 3 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Takhar
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Afghanistan
- Coordinates
- 36.73605, 69.53451
- Time zone
- UTC+4:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 247.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,331 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Takhar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Takhar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:59 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Takhar (UTC+4:30), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Takhar
- Prayer times in Taloqan64,256
- Rustaq25,636
- Salah times Ārt Khwājah18,623
Prayer times near Takhar
- Kunduz Province60 km · west
- Badakhshan102 km · north-east
- Baghlan115 km · south-west
- Samangan146 km · west
- Panjshir Province158 km · south
- Kapisa191 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Takhar
Do prayer times in Takhar differ from Kabul?
Yes. Takhar is 248 km from Kabul, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Takhar comes about 1 minute earlier than in Kabul.
Which calculation method is used for Takhar?
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 Takhar during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Takhar?
Fajr in Takhar depends on the season: about 2:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Takhar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:39 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.