City · Gujarat
Prayer times in Idar
Residents of and visitors to Idar can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Idar is a city in India, in Gujarat, with about 42,306 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Idar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Idar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Idar change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Idar move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:24 AM on 21 June and 5:55 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 31 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:56 PM and 7:28 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 37 min around the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 40 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:36 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:17 PM |
Idar lies 677 km south-west of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Idar comes about 17 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Idar.
Finding the Qibla from Idar
From Idar you face towards the west, at an angle of 272.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,408 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Idar 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.
Ramadan timetable for Idar
For those fasting in Idar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:29 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 12 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:44 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Idar is located
Idar is located at 23.8415° N, 73.0007° E, in Gujarat, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Himatnagar, 27 km away. Close by you will find Vadāli (12 km), Khedbrahma (21 km), and Bhiloda (26 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Idar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gujarat, India
- Population
- 42,306
- Coordinates
- 23.84145, 73.00068
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 272.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,408 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Idar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Idar is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:20 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Idar and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Idar
- Vadāli12 km · north
- Khedbrahma21 km · north
- Bhiloda26 km · east
- Himatnagar27 km · south
- Vadnagar37 km · west
- Kherālu39 km · west
- Vijāpur40 km · south-west
- Prāntij48 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Idar
What is the Qibla direction in Idar?
The Qibla in Idar is 272.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,408 km away.
Do prayer times in Idar differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Idar is 677 km from New Delhi, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Idar is called roughly 17 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What time is Fajr in Idar?
Fajr in Idar depends on the season: about 4:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Idar?
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.
How long is the fast in Idar during Ramadan?
About 12 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.