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Prayer times in Katghora
This page shows today’s prayer times in Katghora, Chhattisgarh, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the usual reference in India.
Namaz times in Katghora today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Katghora
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Katghora
Prayer times in Katghora vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:50 AM and Maghrib at 6:47 PM, giving a day of 13 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:15 AM and Maghrib to 5:20 PM, and the day is just 10 h 45 min. That is a difference of 2 h 45 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:16 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:35 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Katghora comes roughly 21 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 35 minutes earlier than in the capital. Katghora is 865 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Katghora
The Qibla in Katghora is at 276.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,392 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 shows 276.8°.
Fasting hours in Katghora during Ramadan
For those fasting in Katghora, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:52 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 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.
About Katghora
Katghora is located at 22.5025° N, 82.5428° E, in Chhattisgarh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Surajpur, 86 km away. Nearby places include Bhelai (23 km), Korba (24 km), and Ratanpur (45 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Katghora
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Population
- 22,690
- Coordinates
- 22.50247, 82.54279
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 276.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,392 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Katghora
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Katghora comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Katghora, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Katghora
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Katghora
When is Maghrib in Katghora?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Katghora?
The Qibla in Katghora is 276.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,392 km away.
How long is the fast in Katghora during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Katghora differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Katghora is 865 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Katghora is called about 21 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Katghora?
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.