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Prayer times in Jahānābād
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jahānābād, Bihar, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Salah times in Jahānābād today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Jahānābād
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Jahānābād by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Jahānābād on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, compared with only 10 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jahānābād and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:14 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:31 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:27 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Jahānābād comes roughly 31 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 39 minutes earlier than in the capital. Jahānābād is 858 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Jahānābād
The Qibla in Jahānābād is at 274.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,610 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 274.4°.
Fasting hours in Jahānābād during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Jahānābād is at about 5:02 AM and iftar at 5:39 PM, for a fast of 12 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:40 AM and iftar to 5:56 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Jahānābād
Jahānābād is located at 25.2137° N, 84.9871° E, in Bihar, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Patna, 45 km away. Nearby places include Masaurhi Buzurg (16 km), Makhdumpur (17 km), and Islāmpur (23 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jahānābād
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 103,202
- Coordinates
- 25.21368, 84.98710
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 274.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,610 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jahānābād
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jahānābād comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:35 PM instead of 3:14 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:58 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Jahānābād, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Jahānābād
- Masaurhi Buzurg16 km · north
- Makhdumpur17 km · south
- Islāmpur23 km · east
- Bikram29 km · north-west
- Naubatpur32 km · north
- Hilsa32 km · east
- Arwal32 km · west
- Tekāri33 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jahānābād
Which calculation method is used for Jahānābād?
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 Jahānābād differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Jahānābād is 858 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Jahānābād is called about 31 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Jahānābād during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Jahānābād?
The Qibla in Jahānābād is 274.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,610 km away.
What time is Fajr in Jahānābād?
Fajr in Jahānābād changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.