City · Bihar
Prayer times in Arāria
Muslims living in Arāria can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Arāria is a city in India, in Bihar, with about 79,021 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Arāria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Arāria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Arāria
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Arāria on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:18 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, compared with only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arāria and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 4:48 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:07 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:23 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:34 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:15 PM |
Arāria lies 1,053 km east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Arāria comes about 41 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Arāria.
Finding the Qibla from Arāria
Qibla from Arāria: 274.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,854 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Arāria remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Arāria 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 Arāria is at about 4:52 AM and iftar at 5:28 PM, for a fast of 12 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:30 AM and iftar to 5:45 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Arāria
Arāria is located at 26.1493° N, 87.5132° E, in Bihar, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Purnia, 41 km away. Close by you will find Shahbazpur (28 km), Forbesganj (30 km), and Kasba (33 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Arāria
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 79,021
- Coordinates
- 26.14934, 87.51323
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 274.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,854 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arāria
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Arāria comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:27 PM instead of 3:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:48 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Arāria, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Arāria
- Shahbazpur28 km · north-west
- Forbesganj30 km · north-west
- Kasba33 km · south
- Bahādurganj33 km · east
- Jogbani37 km · north-west
- Purnia41 km · south
- Banmankhi43 km · south-west
- Banmankhi Bazar43 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arāria
When is Fajr in Arāria?
Fajr in Arāria depends on the season: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Arāria?
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.
Do prayer times in Arāria differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Arāria is 1,053 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Arāria comes roughly 41 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Arāria?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Arāria during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.