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Prayer times in Silchar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Silchar, Assam, worked out 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.
Adhan times in Silchar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Silchar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Silchar by season
Prayer times in Silchar vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:01 AM and Maghrib at 6:11 PM, for a day of 13 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:37 AM and Maghrib to 4:35 PM, and the day is just 10 h 36 min. The difference 3 h 05 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:08 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:01 AM | 4:30 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:42 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:52 AM | 5:08 AM | 11:11 AM | 2:38 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:59 AM | 11:17 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:35 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Silchar is called roughly 62 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 71 minutes earlier than in the capital. Silchar is 1,603 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Silchar and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Silchar is at 277.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,397 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 277.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Silchar
Fasting in Silchar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:08 PM and imsak at 4:30 AM on the first day, 12 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:25 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 India.
Silchar on the map
Silchar is located at 24.8273° N, 92.7979° E, in Assam, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Dharmanagar, 82 km away. Close by you will find Hailākāndi (29 km), Hāflong (44 km), and Karīmganj (45 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Silchar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Assam, India
- Population
- 178,865
- Coordinates
- 24.82733, 92.79787
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 277.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,397 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Silchar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Silchar takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:26 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 2:42 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Silchar, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Silchar
- Hailākāndi29 km · south-west
- Hāflong44 km · north-east
- Karīmganj45 km · west
- Kolasib68 km · south
- Tamenglong72 km · east
- Dharmanagar82 km · south-west
- Jowai91 km · north-west
- Kailāshahar97 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Silchar
What is the Qibla direction in Silchar?
The Qibla in Silchar is 277.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,397 km away.
How long is the fast in Silchar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 28 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 Silchar?
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.
When is Maghrib in Silchar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:35 PM on 21 December and 6:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Silchar differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Silchar is 1,603 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Silchar is called roughly 62 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.