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Prayer times in Bumthang District
Salah times in Bumthang District (Bhutan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Bumthang District has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Bumthang District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bumthang District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Bumthang District by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bumthang District on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:29 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 53 min, compared with only 10 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bumthang District and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:29 AM | 5:02 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:28 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:43 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Bumthang District is called about 4 minutes earlier than in Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bumthang District is 110 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Bumthang District and distance to Makkah
From Bumthang District you pray towards the west, at an angle of 274.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,163 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bumthang District 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 Bumthang District
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bumthang District is around 5:10 AM and iftar at 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 23 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:46 AM and iftar to 6:02 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Bumthang District is located
Bumthang District is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Jakar, lies at 27.5492° N, 90.7525° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Bumthang District
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bhutan
- Coordinates
- 27.54918, 90.75250
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 274.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,163 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bumthang District
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bumthang District comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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Cities and towns in Bumthang District
Prayer times near Bumthang District
- Tongsa25 km · west
- Zhemgang District38 km · south
- Lhuntse District45 km · east
- Mongar District57 km · south-east
- Trashi Yangste74 km · east
- Trashigang District83 km · east
Prayer times in Bumthang District: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Bumthang District?
Fajr in Bumthang District depends on the season: about 3:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Bumthang District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:07 PM on 21 December and 6:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Bumthang District during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bumthang District differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Bumthang District is 110 km from Thimphu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bumthang District comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Thimphu.
What is the Qibla direction in Bumthang District?
The Qibla in Bumthang District is 274.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,163 km away.