Regional capital · Wangdi Phodrang
Prayer times in Wangdue Phodrang
Muslims living in Wangdue Phodrang can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Wangdue Phodrang is a regional capital in Bhutan, in Wangdi Phodrang, with about 8,954 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Wangdue Phodrang today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Wangdue Phodrang prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Wangdue Phodrang change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Wangdue Phodrang 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 8:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wangdue Phodrang 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 | 8:25 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 |
Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Wangdue Phodrang is called about 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Wangdue Phodrang is 25 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Wangdue Phodrang and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Wangdue Phodrang is at 273.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,080 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 273.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Wangdue Phodrang
For those fasting in Wangdue Phodrang, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:46 PM and imsak at 5:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 23 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:05 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.
Wangdue Phodrang on the map
The coordinates of Wangdue Phodrang are 27.4862° N and 89.8992° E. The nearest cities on our site are Punakha (12 km), Lungtenzampa (25 km), and Thimphu (25 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Wangdi Phodrang.
- Name
- Wangdue Phodrang
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan
- Population
- 8,954
- 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 Wangdue Phodrang
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wangdue Phodrang is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 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. 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 Wangdue Phodrang in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Wangdue Phodrang: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Wangdue Phodrang?
The Qibla in Wangdue Phodrang is 273.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,080 km away.
Do prayer times in Wangdue Phodrang differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Wangdue Phodrang is 25 km from Thimphu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Wangdue Phodrang is called about 1 minute earlier than in Thimphu.
How long is the fast in Wangdue Phodrang during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Wangdue 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.
What time is Fajr in Wangdue Phodrang?
Fajr in Wangdue Phodrang changes with the seasons: 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.