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Prayer times in Dagana District
This page gives today’s prayer times in Dagana District, a region of Bhutan, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Dagana District that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Daga; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Dagana District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dagana District prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dagana District change through the year
Prayer times in Dagana District vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:58 PM, for a day of 13 h 51 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:22 AM and Maghrib to 5:11 PM, and the day is just 10 h 26 min. The difference 3 h 25 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:35 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:45 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:30 PM |
Dagana District is located 49 km south-east of Thimphu, so Dhuhr in Dagana District comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Dagana District.
Qibla in Dagana District and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Dagana District is at 274.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,081 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 274.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Dagana District
Ramadan in Dagana District: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:47 PM, about 12 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Dagana District
Dagana District is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Daga, is at 27.0753° N, 89.8769° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Dagana District
- Local name
- Dagana
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bhutan
- Coordinates
- 27.07529, 89.87688
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 274.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,081 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dagana District
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dagana District comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:08 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Dagana District (UTC+6), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Dagana District
- Prayer times in Daga2,243
Nearby cities to Dagana District
- Tsirang District25 km · east
- Chukha District34 km · west
- Sarpang District45 km · south-east
- Wangdi Phodrang46 km · north
- Thimphu District49 km · north-west
- Punakha57 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dagana District
How long is the fast in Dagana District during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dagana District differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Dagana District is 49 km from Thimphu, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Dagana District comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu.
What is the Qibla direction in Dagana District?
The Qibla in Dagana District is 274.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,081 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dagana 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.
What time is Fajr in Dagana District?
Fajr in Dagana District depends on the season: about 3:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.