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Prayer times in Thākurganj
Residents of and visitors to Thākurganj can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Thākurganj is a city in India, in Bihar, with about 18,348 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Thākurganj today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Thākurganj
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Thākurganj by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Thākurganj on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 48 min, compared with only 10 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:12 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:30 AM and 11:45 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Thākurganj and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 4:45 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:33 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:31 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:12 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Thākurganj comes about 44 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 49 minutes earlier than in the capital. Thākurganj is 1,103 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Thākurganj
The Qibla in Thākurganj is at 274.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,913 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 274.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Thākurganj
For those fasting in Thākurganj, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:25 PM and imsak at 4:50 AM on the first day, 12 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:43 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 Thākurganj is located
Thākurganj is located at 26.4274° N, 88.1311° E, in Bihar, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Jalpāiguri, 61 km away. Nearby places include Islāmpur (19 km), Naksalbāri (30 km), and Bagdogra (35 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Thākurganj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bihar, India
- Population
- 18,348
- Coordinates
- 26.42742, 88.13112
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 274.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,913 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Thākurganj
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Thākurganj is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:45 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:05 PM for the majority, 4:25 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Thākurganj in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Thākurganj
- Islāmpur19 km · south
- Naksalbāri30 km · north
- Bagdogra35 km · north-east
- Bahādurganj36 km · south-west
- Kishanganj40 km · south-west
- Siliguri43 km · north-east
- Kurseong53 km · north
- Jalpāiguri61 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Thākurganj
Which calculation method is used for Thākurganj?
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.
What time is Fajr in Thākurganj?
Fajr in Thākurganj depends on the season: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Thākurganj 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.
When is Maghrib in Thākurganj?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Thākurganj differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Thākurganj is 1,103 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Thākurganj is called roughly 44 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.