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Prayer times in Saharsa
Residents of and visitors to Saharsa can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Saharsa is a city in India, in Bihar, with about 156,540 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Saharsa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Saharsa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Saharsa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Saharsa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:22 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 45 min, compared with only 10 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:36 AM and 11:51 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Saharsa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:22 AM | 4:53 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:10 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:36 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:26 AM | 11:41 AM | 2:38 PM | 4:57 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Saharsa comes about 38 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 44 minutes earlier than in the capital. Saharsa is 976 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Saharsa
In Saharsa you face towards the west, at an angle of 274.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,765 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Saharsa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Saharsa
Fasting in Saharsa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:32 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 12 h 26 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:49 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.
Where Saharsa is located
The coordinates of Saharsa are 25.8750° N and 86.5961° E. The closest places on our site are Bangaon (9 km), Madhepura (20 km), and Bina (23 km). Jamālpur, the nearest administrative centre, is 63 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Bihar.
- Name
- Saharsa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 156,540
- Coordinates
- 25.87498, 86.59611
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 274.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,765 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Saharsa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Saharsa comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:30 PM instead of 3:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:51 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Saharsa and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Saharsa
What is the Qibla direction in Saharsa?
The Qibla in Saharsa is 274.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,765 km away.
When is Fajr in Saharsa?
Fajr in Saharsa changes with the seasons: about 3:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Saharsa differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Saharsa is 976 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Saharsa is called roughly 38 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Saharsa during Ramadan?
About 12 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Saharsa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:57 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.