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Prayer times in Rāj-Nāndgaon
This page shows today’s prayer times in Rāj-Nāndgaon, Chhattisgarh, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Namaz times in Rāj-Nāndgaon today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Rāj-Nāndgaon
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Rāj-Nāndgaon change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rāj-Nāndgaon on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 25 min, compared with only 10 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:49 PM and 8:15 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rāj-Nāndgaon and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:49 PM |
Rāj-Nāndgaon lies 921 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Rāj-Nāndgaon comes about 15 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Rāj-Nāndgaon.
Qibla direction in Rāj-Nāndgaon
In Rāj-Nāndgaon you pray towards the west, at an angle of 278.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,257 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rāj-Nāndgaon 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.
Fasting hours in Rāj-Nāndgaon during Ramadan
For those fasting in Rāj-Nāndgaon, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 35 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:13 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
About Rāj-Nāndgaon
Rāj-Nāndgaon is located at 21.0969° N, 81.0289° E, in Chhattisgarh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Balod, 45 km away. Nearby places include Bhānpurī (10 km), Durg (28 km), and Dongargarh (30 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
- Rāj-Nāndgaon
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chhattisgarh, India
- Population
- 163,114
- Coordinates
- 21.09687, 81.02890
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 278.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,257 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rāj-Nāndgaon
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rāj-Nāndgaon comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rāj-Nāndgaon and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rāj-Nāndgaon
- Bhānpurī10 km · west
- Durg28 km · east
- Dongargarh30 km · west
- Khairāgarh36 km · north
- Jāmul42 km · north-east
- Bhilai43 km · east
- Balod45 km · south-east
- Ahīwāra50 km · north-east
Prayer times in Rāj-Nāndgaon: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Rāj-Nāndgaon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Rāj-Nāndgaon?
Fajr in Rāj-Nāndgaon depends on the season: about 4:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Rāj-Nāndgaon?
The Qibla in Rāj-Nāndgaon is 278.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,257 km away.
Do prayer times in Rāj-Nāndgaon differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Rāj-Nāndgaon is 921 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Rāj-Nāndgaon is called about 15 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Rāj-Nāndgaon during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.