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Prayer times in Sunāmganj
Muslims living in Sunāmganj can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Sunāmganj is a city in Bangladesh, in Sylhet Division, with about 74,570 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates 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 Sunāmganj
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sunāmganj
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sunāmganj change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sunāmganj on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 42 min, against only 10 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 8:16 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sunāmganj and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:05 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:35 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:31 PM |
Sunāmganj is located 182 km north-east of Dhaka, so Dhuhr in Sunāmganj comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Dhaka. 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 should not be used in Sunāmganj.
Qibla in Sunāmganj and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Sunāmganj is at 276.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,254 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 276.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sunāmganj
For those fasting in Sunāmganj, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:44 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 12 h 28 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:00 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Bangladesh.
About Sunāmganj
The coordinates of Sunāmganj are 25.0689° N and 91.4024° E. The nearest cities on our site are Chhātak (27 km), Sylhet (51 km), and Baniachang (61 km). Chhātak, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Sylhet Division.
- Name
- Sunāmganj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sylhet Division, Bangladesh
- Population
- 74,570
- Coordinates
- 25.06889, 91.40243
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 276.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,254 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sunāmganj
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sunāmganj is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:18 PM for the majority, 4:39 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Sunāmganj (UTC+6), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Sunāmganj
- Chhātak27 km · east
- Sylhet51 km · east
- Baniachang61 km · south
- Netrakona71 km · west
- Maulavi Bāzār74 km · south-east
- Habiganj77 km · south
- Srimangal91 km · south
- Kishorganj94 km · south-west
Prayer times in Sunāmganj: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Sunāmganj?
Fajr in Sunāmganj depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sunāmganj?
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 Sunāmganj?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sunāmganj during Ramadan?
About 12 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Sunāmganj differ from Dhaka?
Yes. Sunāmganj is 182 km from Dhaka, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Sunāmganj is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Dhaka.