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Prayer times in Kālka
This page shows today’s salah times in Kālka, Himachal Pradesh, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Prayer times in Kālka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Kālka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kālka
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kālka on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 09 min, compared with only 10 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 9:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kālka and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:51 PM |
Kālka lies 248 km north of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kālka comes about 1 minute later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kālka.
Qibla in Kālka and distance to Makkah
From Kālka you face towards the west, at an angle of 263.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,831 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kālka 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kālka
Ramadan in Kālka: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:04 PM, about 12 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 50 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Kālka on the map
Kālka is located at 30.8398° N, 76.9407° E, in Himachal Pradesh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Panchkula, 18 km away. Close by you will find Pinjaur (5 km), Naya Gaon (16 km), and Solan (18 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kālka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Population
- 34,134
- Coordinates
- 30.83982, 76.94065
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 263.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,831 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kālka
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kālka comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Kālka in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Prayer times in Kālka: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kālka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kālka?
The Qibla in Kālka is 263.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,831 km away.
How long is the fast in Kālka during Ramadan?
About 12 h 16 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 Kālka?
Fajr in Kālka depends on the season: about 3:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kālka?
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.