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Prayer times in Bopal
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bopal, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Bopal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Bopal prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bopal change through the year
Prayer times in Bopal change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:28 AM and Maghrib at 7:28 PM, for a day of 13 h 33 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:56 AM and Maghrib to 6:00 PM, and the day is just 10 h 43 min. The difference 2 h 50 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:20 PM |
Bopal lies 782 km south-west of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Bopal comes roughly 19 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bopal.
Finding the Qibla from Bopal
Qibla from Bopal: 273.4° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,358 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Bopal is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bopal
Ramadan in Bopal: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, about 12 h 32 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 35 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Bopal is located
Bopal lies at 23.0334° N, 72.4672° E, in Gujarat, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Gandhinagar, 30 km away. Close by you will find Sarkhej (7 km), Sānand (10 km), and Ahmedabad (12 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bopal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gujarat, India
- Population
- 37,635
- Coordinates
- 23.03341, 72.46723
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 273.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,358 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bopal
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bopal comes about 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 Bopal
What is the Qibla direction in Bopal?
The Qibla in Bopal is 273.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,358 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bopal?
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 Bopal?
Fajr in Bopal depends on the season: about 4:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bopal differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Bopal is 782 km from New Delhi, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Bopal is called roughly 19 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Bopal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.