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Prayer times in Zhemgang District
Prayer times in Zhemgang District (Bhutan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Zhemgang District has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Zhemgang District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zhemgang District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Zhemgang District by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Zhemgang District move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:31 AM on 21 June and 5:19 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 48 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:08 PM and 6:55 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 52 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 26 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:27 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:42 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:08 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Thimphu, Dhuhr in Zhemgang District is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Thimphu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zhemgang District is 104 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Zhemgang District
The Qibla in Zhemgang District is at 274.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,157 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 274.4°.
Fasting hours in Zhemgang District during Ramadan
For those fasting in Zhemgang District, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:44 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 23 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:02 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Bhutan.
About Zhemgang District
Zhemgang District is one of the regions of Bhutan. Its main city, Shemgang, is at 27.2169° N, 90.6579° 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 ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Zhemgang District
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Bhutan
- Coordinates
- 27.21689, 90.65793
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 274.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,157 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zhemgang District
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zhemgang District takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zhemgang District and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Zhemgang District
Prayer times near Zhemgang District
- Tongsa35 km · north-west
- Bumthang District38 km · north
- Sarpang District55 km · south-west
- Tsirang District57 km · west
- Mongar District58 km · east
- Lhuntse District72 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhemgang District
What is the Qibla direction in Zhemgang District?
The Qibla in Zhemgang District is 274.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,157 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zhemgang 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 Zhemgang District?
Fajr in Zhemgang District depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zhemgang District 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 Zhemgang District differ from Thimphu?
Yes. Zhemgang District is 104 km from Thimphu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Zhemgang District comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Thimphu.