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Prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang

Prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang (Bhutan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Wangdi Phodrang has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in Wangdi Phodrang today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Wangdue Phodrang, the main city of Wangdi Phodrang. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Bhutan we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+6) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Wangdi Phodrang

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang by season

It helps to know how prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:33 AM on 21 June and 5:23 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 49 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:10 PM and 6:59 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 53 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 24 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:47 AM6:05 AM12:08 PM3:35 PM6:11 PM7:25 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:33 AM5:06 AM12:02 PM3:31 PM6:59 PM8:25 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:31 AM5:49 AM11:53 AM3:20 PM5:56 PM7:10 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:23 AM6:46 AM11:58 AM2:51 PM5:10 PM6:29 PM

Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Wangdi Phodrang is called about 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Wangdi Phodrang is 25 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from Wangdi Phodrang

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The Qibla in Wangdi Phodrang is at 273.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,080 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 273.9°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Wangdi Phodrang

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Wangdi Phodrang is at about 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 is around 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 on this page when the month arrives.

About Wangdi Phodrang

Wangdi Phodrang is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Wangdue Phodrang, lies at 27.4862° N, 89.8992° 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. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Wangdi Phodrang
Type
Region
Part of
Bhutan
Coordinates
27.48615, 89.89915
Time zone
UTC+6
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
273.9° (west)
Distance to Makkah
5,080 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Wangdi Phodrang

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wangdi Phodrang takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

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 Wangdi Phodrang (UTC+6), wherever you are.

Salah times across Wangdi Phodrang

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang

Which calculation method is used for Wangdi Phodrang?

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.

Do prayer times in Wangdi Phodrang differ from Thimphu?

Yes. Wangdi Phodrang is 25 km from Thimphu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Wangdi Phodrang comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu.

How long is the fast in Wangdi Phodrang 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.

When is Maghrib in Wangdi Phodrang?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 PM on 21 December and 6:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

What time is Fajr in Wangdi Phodrang?

Fajr in Wangdi Phodrang 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.

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