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Prayer times in Kāndla
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kāndla, Gujarat, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Kāndla
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Kāndla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kāndla
Prayer times in Kāndla change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:37 AM and Maghrib at 7:37 PM, for a day of 13 h 33 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:05 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 43 min. The difference 2 h 50 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:04 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 | 7:25 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:29 PM |
Kāndla is located 936 km south-west of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kāndla comes roughly 28 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kāndla.
Finding the Qibla from Kāndla
In Kāndla you face towards the west, at an angle of 272.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,128 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kāndla 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 Kāndla during Ramadan
For those fasting in Kāndla, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 5:59 AM on the first day, 12 h 32 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:56 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 Kāndla is located
Kāndla is located at 23.0333° N, 70.2167° E, in Gujarat, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Bhuj, 61 km away. Nearby places include Gāndhīdhām (10 km), Anjār (21 km), and Bhachāu (32 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kāndla
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gujarat, India
- Population
- 25,845
- Coordinates
- 23.03333, 70.21667
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 272.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,128 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kāndla
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kāndla comes roughly 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:30 PM instead of 4:09 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:57 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.
Nearby cities to Kāndla
- Gāndhīdhām10 km · north-west
- Anjār21 km · north-west
- Bhachāu32 km · north-east
- Jodiya Bandar36 km · south
- Mundra55 km · south-west
- Dhrol56 km · south
- Māliya56 km · east
- Madhapar58 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kāndla
Which calculation method is used for Kāndla?
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 Maghrib in Kāndla?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kāndla during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kāndla?
The Qibla in Kāndla is 272.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,128 km away.
When is Fajr in Kāndla?
Fajr in Kāndla changes with the seasons: 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.