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Prayer times in Chukha District
Prayer times in Chukha District (Bhutan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Chukha District has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Chukha District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chukha District prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chukha District
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chukha District on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 51 min, against only 10 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 8:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chukha District and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:54 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Chukha District comes at almost exactly the same time as Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at nearly the same minute in both places. Chukha District is 42 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Chukha District
Qibla direction for Chukha District: 274.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 5,047 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Chukha District is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Chukha District during Ramadan
For those fasting in Chukha District, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 24 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 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 Bhutan.
Chukha District on the map
Chukha District is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Tsimasham, lies at 27.0989° N, 89.5360° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Chukha District
- Local name
- Chukha
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bhutan
- Coordinates
- 27.09890, 89.53604
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 274.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,047 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chukha District
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chukha District comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chukha District (UTC+6), wherever you are.
Salah times across Chukha District
Nearby cities to Chukha District
- Dagana District34 km · east
- Paro District39 km · north
- Haa District41 km · north-west
- Thimphu District42 km · north
- Samtse District49 km · south-west
- Wangdi Phodrang56 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chukha District
When is Maghrib in Chukha District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 6:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Chukha District differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Chukha District is 42 km from Thimphu, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Chukha District practically coincides with Thimphu.
What is the Qibla direction in Chukha District?
The Qibla in Chukha District is 274.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,047 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Chukha District?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Chukha District during Ramadan?
About 12 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.