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Prayer times in Munger
Residents of and visitors to Munger can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Munger is a city in India, in Bihar, with about 213,303 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Munger today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Munger
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Munger change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Munger on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:24 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, compared with only 10 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:37 AM and 11:52 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Munger and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:24 AM | 4:54 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:09 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:25 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:39 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:21 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Munger is called about 37 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 44 minutes earlier than in the capital. Munger is 986 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Munger and distance to Makkah
From Munger you face towards the west, at an angle of 274.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,757 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Munger and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Munger
For those fasting in Munger, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 12 h 27 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:50 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Munger is located
Munger lies at 25.3746° N, 86.4746° E, in Bihar, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Jamālpur, 7 km away. Nearby places include Jamālpur (7 km), Khagaria (14 km), and Ballia (17 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Munger
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 213,303
- Coordinates
- 25.37459, 86.47455
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 274.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,757 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Munger
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Munger is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:52 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:09 PM for the majority, 4:30 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Munger and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Munger
- Jamālpur7 km · south
- Khagaria14 km · north
- Ballia17 km · west
- Gogri Jamālpur19 km · east
- Kharagpur29 km · south
- Sultānganj30 km · south-east
- Bakhri33 km · north-west
- Begusarai35 km · west
Prayer times in Munger: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Munger during Ramadan?
About 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 Munger?
The Qibla in Munger is 274.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,757 km away.
Do prayer times in Munger differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Munger is 986 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Munger comes roughly 37 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
What time is Fajr in Munger?
Fajr in Munger depends on the season: about 3:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Munger?
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.