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Prayer times in Punakha
This page gives today’s prayer times in Punakha, a region of Bhutan, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Punakha that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Punakha; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Punakha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Punakha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Punakha change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Punakha on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:33 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 53 min, against only 10 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 8:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Punakha and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:33 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:46 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:29 PM |
Punakha lies 27 km north-east of Thimphu, so Dhuhr in Punakha comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Punakha.
Qibla in Punakha and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Punakha is at 273.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,077 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 273.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Punakha
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Punakha is around 5:14 AM and iftar at 5:46 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 23 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:50 AM and iftar to 6:05 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Punakha on the map
Punakha is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Punakha, is at 27.5914° N, 89.8774° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Punakha
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bhutan
- Coordinates
- 27.59137, 89.87743
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 273.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,077 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Punakha
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Punakha takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 79 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Punakha, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in Punakha
- Prayer times in Punakha21,500
Nearby cities to Punakha
- Wangdi Phodrang12 km · south
- Thimphu District27 km · south-west
- Gasa District38 km · north-west
- Paro District49 km · west
- Dagana District57 km · south
- Tongsa63 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Punakha
How long is the fast in Punakha during Ramadan?
About 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 Punakha differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Punakha is 27 km from Thimphu, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Punakha is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu.
What time is Fajr in Punakha?
Fajr in Punakha depends on the season: about 3:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Punakha?
The Qibla in Punakha is 273.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,077 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Punakha?
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.