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Prayer times in Sāhibganj
This page shows today’s salah times in Sāhibganj, Bihar, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Prayer times in Sāhibganj today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Sāhibganj
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Sāhibganj by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sāhibganj on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:27 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, compared with only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 8:17 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sāhibganj and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:27 AM | 4:58 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:33 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:03 PM | 6:25 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Sāhibganj is called about 31 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 36 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sāhibganj is 803 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sāhibganj
From Sāhibganj you face towards the west, at an angle of 273.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,596 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sāhibganj 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 Sāhibganj
Ramadan in Sāhibganj: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:38 PM, roughly 12 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Sāhibganj is located
Sāhibganj lies at 26.3083° N, 84.9270° E, in Bihar, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Patna, 82 km away. Nearby places include Kesariyā (7 km), Chākia (17 km), and Mehsi (17 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sāhibganj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 23,224
- Coordinates
- 26.30831, 84.92695
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 273.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,596 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sāhibganj
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sāhibganj comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:58 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sāhibganj
When is Maghrib in Sāhibganj?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:03 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sāhibganj?
The Qibla in Sāhibganj is 273.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,596 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sāhibganj?
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.
When is Fajr in Sāhibganj?
Fajr in Sāhibganj depends on the season: about 3:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Sāhibganj 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.