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Prayer times in Ankleshwar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, calculated 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 use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Namaz times in Ankleshwar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Ankleshwar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ankleshwar change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ankleshwar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:31 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 27 min, compared with only 10 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ankleshwar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Ankleshwar comes about 17 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Ankleshwar is 886 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Ankleshwar and distance to Makkah
From Ankleshwar you face towards the west, at an angle of 275.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,424 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ankleshwar 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.
Fasting hours in Ankleshwar during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ankleshwar is at about 5:47 AM and iftar at 6:32 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 34 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:29 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Ankleshwar is located
Ankleshwar is located at 21.6324° N, 72.9900° E, in Gujarat, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Surat, 51 km away. Nearby places include Gadkhol (3 km), Andada (4 km), and Anklesvar INA (4 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ankleshwar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gujarat, India
- Population
- 89,457
- Coordinates
- 21.63236, 72.99001
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 275.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,424 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ankleshwar
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ankleshwar comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ankleshwar (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Ankleshwar
- Gadkhol3 km · north-east
- Andada4 km · north-east
- Anklesvar INA4 km · south-east
- Sarangpore6 km · east
- Bharūch7 km · north
- Bholav10 km · north
- Jhadeshwar10 km · north-east
- Tarsadi18 km · south
Prayer times in Ankleshwar: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ankleshwar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ankleshwar?
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 Ankleshwar?
Fajr in Ankleshwar depends on the season: about 4:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ankleshwar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 7:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ankleshwar?
The Qibla in Ankleshwar is 275.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,424 km away.