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Prayer times in Gāndhīdhām
Residents of and visitors to Gāndhīdhām can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gāndhīdhām is a city in India, in Gujarat, with about 247,992 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Gāndhīdhām today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gāndhīdhām
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Gāndhīdhām by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gāndhīdhām on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 33 min, compared with only 10 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:29 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gāndhīdhām and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:26 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:29 PM |
Gāndhīdhām is located 938 km south-west of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Gāndhīdhām is called about 28 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gāndhīdhām.
Qibla direction in Gāndhīdhām
In Gāndhīdhām you pray towards the west, at an angle of 272.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,119 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gāndhīdhām 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 Gāndhīdhām 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 Gāndhīdhām is around 6:00 AM and iftar at 6:41 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 31 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:40 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Gāndhīdhām on the map
Gāndhīdhām is located at 23.0833° N, 70.1333° E, in Gujarat, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Bhuj, 51 km away. Nearby places include Kāndla (10 km), Anjār (11 km), and Bhachāu (32 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gāndhīdhām
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gujarat, India
- Population
- 247,992
- Coordinates
- 23.08333, 70.13333
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 272.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,119 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gāndhīdhām
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gāndhīdhām takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:57 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:31 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Gāndhīdhām and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Gāndhīdhām: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Gāndhīdhām?
The Qibla in Gāndhīdhām is 272.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,119 km away.
When is Maghrib in Gāndhīdhām?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gāndhīdhām during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Gāndhīdhām?
Fajr in Gāndhīdhām depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gāndhīdhām?
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.