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Prayer times in Hājīganj
Residents of and visitors to Hājīganj can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Hājīganj is a city in Bangladesh, in Chittagong, with about 44,343 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Hājīganj
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Hājīganj
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Hājīganj
Prayer times in Hājīganj change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:44 AM and Maghrib at 6:45 PM, giving a day of 13 h 34 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:16 PM, and the day is just 10 h 42 min. That is a difference of 2 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:11 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:33 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:36 PM |
Hājīganj is located 68 km south-east of Dhaka, so Dhuhr in Hājīganj is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Dhaka. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Hājīganj.
Finding the Qibla from Hājīganj
From Hājīganj you pray towards the west, at an angle of 278.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,225 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hājīganj and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hājīganj
For those fasting in Hājīganj, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 12 h 31 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:03 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Bangladesh.
Where Hājīganj is located
The coordinates of Hājīganj are 23.2519° N and 90.8551° E. The nearest cities on our site are Rāmganj (17 km), Chāndpur (21 km), and Rāipur (25 km). Chāndpur, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Chittagong.
- Name
- Hājīganj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Population
- 44,343
- Coordinates
- 23.25191, 90.85508
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 278.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,225 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hājīganj
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Hājīganj comes about 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:04 PM 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 observe your prayers on time in Hājīganj and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hājīganj
What time is Fajr in Hājīganj?
Fajr in Hājīganj changes with the seasons: about 3:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Hājīganj?
The Qibla in Hājīganj is 278.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,225 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Hājīganj?
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 Hājīganj during Ramadan?
About 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Hājīganj?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.