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Prayer times in Sakhipur
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sakhipur, Dhaka Division, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Bangladesh.
Today’s prayer times in Sakhipur
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sakhipur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sakhipur change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sakhipur on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:43 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 39 min, compared with only 10 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 8:19 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sakhipur and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:43 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Dhaka, Dhuhr in Sakhipur comes roughly 1 minute later than in Dhaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Sakhipur is 72 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sakhipur
The Qibla in Sakhipur is at 277.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,140 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 277.0°.
Fasting hours in Sakhipur during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sakhipur is around 5:10 AM and iftar at 5:49 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 29 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:49 AM and iftar to 6:05 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sakhipur on the map
Sakhipur is located at 24.3199° N, 90.1694° E, in Dhaka Division, in Bangladesh. The nearest administrative centre is Gazipur, 44 km away. Nearby places include Jāmirdia (23 km), Habirbāri (23 km), and Mirzāpur (25 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sakhipur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
- Population
- 40,869
- Coordinates
- 24.31988, 90.16943
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 277.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,140 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sakhipur
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sakhipur takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:21 PM for the majority, 4:43 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sakhipur (UTC+6), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Sakhipur: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Sakhipur?
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 Sakhipur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Sakhipur?
Fajr in Sakhipur changes with the seasons: about 3:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Sakhipur differ from Dhaka?
Yes. Sakhipur is 72 km from Dhaka, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sakhipur comes roughly 1 minute later than in Dhaka.
How long is the fast in Sakhipur during Ramadan?
About 12 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.