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Prayer times in Forbesganj
Looking for the adhan times in Forbesganj? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Forbesganj, Bihar. Every figure is computed for 26.3025° N, 87.2656° E, so the times reflect Forbesganj itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Forbesganj
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Forbesganj
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Forbesganj change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Forbesganj move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:18 AM on 21 June and 5:01 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:54 PM and 6:36 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 47 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 30 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 4:49 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:33 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:34 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:16 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Forbesganj comes roughly 40 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 46 minutes earlier than in the capital. Forbesganj is 1,024 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Forbesganj
Qibla from Forbesganj: 274.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,828 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Forbesganj is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Forbesganj
For those fasting in Forbesganj, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:29 PM and imsak at 4:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:46 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.
About Forbesganj
The coordinates of Forbesganj are 26.3025° N and 87.2656° E. The closest places on our site are Shahbazpur (2 km), Jogbani (11 km), and Chhātāpur (28 km). Purnia, the nearest administrative centre, is 62 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Bihar.
- Name
- Forbesganj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 50,475
- Coordinates
- 26.30253, 87.26556
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 274.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,828 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Forbesganj
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Forbesganj is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:08 PM for the majority, 4:28 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Forbesganj and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Forbesganj
- Shahbazpur2 km · east
- Jogbani11 km · north
- Chhātāpur28 km · west
- Bhawanipur29 km · north-west
- Arāria30 km · south-east
- Bīrpur34 km · north-west
- Banmankhi47 km · south
- Banmankhi Bazar47 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Forbesganj
When is Maghrib in Forbesganj?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 6:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Forbesganj?
The Qibla in Forbesganj is 274.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,828 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Forbesganj?
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 Forbesganj during Ramadan?
About 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Forbesganj differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Forbesganj is 1,024 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Forbesganj comes roughly 40 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.