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Prayer times in Gajuwaka
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gajuwaka, Andhra Pradesh, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Namaz times in Gajuwaka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Gajuwaka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Gajuwaka change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gajuwaka on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 11 min, compared with only 11 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:45 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gajuwaka and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:45 PM |
Gajuwaka lies 1,360 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Gajuwaka is called about 24 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gajuwaka.
Qibla direction in Gajuwaka
The Qibla in Gajuwaka is at 282.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,551 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 points to 282.5°.
Fasting hours in Gajuwaka during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gajuwaka is at about 5:03 AM and iftar at 5:55 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 42 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:05 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Gajuwaka is located
Gajuwaka lies at 17.7000° N, 83.2167° E, in Andhra Pradesh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Visakhapatnam, 3 km away. Close by you will find Visakhapatnam (3 km), Vepagunta (9 km), and Rasapūdipalem (11 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gajuwaka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Population
- 258,944
- Coordinates
- 17.70000, 83.21667
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 282.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,551 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gajuwaka
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gajuwaka comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gajuwaka and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Gajuwaka
- Visakhapatnam3 km · south-west
- Vepagunta9 km · north
- Rasapūdipalem11 km · east
- Anakapalle23 km · west
- Bhīmunipatnam33 km · north-east
- Chodavaram33 km · north-west
- Elamanchili42 km · south-west
- Vizianagaram51 km · north-east
Prayer times in Gajuwaka: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Gajuwaka?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Gajuwaka during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Gajuwaka?
The Qibla in Gajuwaka is 282.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,551 km away.
What time is Fajr in Gajuwaka?
Fajr in Gajuwaka changes with the seasons: about 4:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Gajuwaka differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Gajuwaka is 1,360 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Gajuwaka comes about 24 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.