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Prayer times in Ambāla
Muslims living in Ambāla can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ambāla is a city in India, in Haryana, with about 195,153 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ambāla
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Ambāla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ambāla by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ambāla on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:44 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, against only 10 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ambāla and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:52 PM |
Ambāla lies 198 km north of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ambāla is called roughly 2 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ambāla.
Finding the Qibla from Ambāla
Qibla direction for Ambāla: 263.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,811 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ambāla remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Ambāla
For those fasting in Ambāla, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:05 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 12 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:27 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.
About Ambāla
Ambāla is located at 30.3610° N, 76.7978° E, in Haryana, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Panchkula, 37 km away. Nearby places include Ambala Sadar (7 km), Bablāi (8 km), and Lālru (15 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ambāla
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Haryana, India
- Population
- 195,153
- Coordinates
- 30.36099, 76.79782
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 263.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,811 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ambāla
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ambāla comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:18 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ambāla and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ambāla
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ambāla
What time is Fajr in Ambāla?
Fajr in Ambāla changes with the seasons: about 3:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Ambāla?
The Qibla in Ambāla is 263.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,811 km away.
Do prayer times in Ambāla differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ambāla is 198 km from New Delhi, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Ambāla is called about 2 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Ambāla?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ambāla?
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.