Regional capital · Pemagatshel District
Prayer times in Pemagatshel
This page shows today’s prayer times in Pemagatshel, Pemagatshel District, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Bhutan.
Namaz times in Pemagatshel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pemagatshel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Pemagatshel change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pemagatshel on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:29 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 51 min, compared with only 10 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 8:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pemagatshel and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:29 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:39 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Pemagatshel is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Pemagatshel is 180 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.
Finding the Qibla from Pemagatshel
The Qibla in Pemagatshel is at 274.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,232 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 shows 274.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Pemagatshel
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Pemagatshel is around 5:07 AM and iftar at 5:41 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 24 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:44 AM and iftar to 6:00 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Pemagatshel
Pemagatshel is located at 27.0380° N, 91.4031° E, in Pemagatshel District, in Bhutan. Nearby places include Samdrup Jongkhar (28 km), Mongar (31 km), and Tashigang (36 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pemagatshel
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Pemagatshel District, Bhutan
- Population
- 13,864
- Coordinates
- 27.03795, 91.40305
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 274.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,232 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pemagatshel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pemagatshel 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 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:43 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Pemagatshel in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Pemagatshel
- Samdrup Jongkhar28 km · south
- Mongar31 km · north-west
- Tashigang36 km · north-east
- Trashi Yangtse64 km · north
- Lhuentse73 km · north
- Shemgang76 km · west
- Jakar86 km · north-west
- Trongsa103 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pemagatshel
Which calculation method is used for Pemagatshel?
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 Pemagatshel 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.
What time is Fajr in Pemagatshel?
Fajr in Pemagatshel changes with the seasons: about 3:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Pemagatshel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Pemagatshel differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Pemagatshel is 180 km from Thimphu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Pemagatshel is called roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Thimphu.