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Prayer times in Kathua
Looking for the prayer times in Kathua? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. Every figure is computed for 32.3694° N, 75.5254° E, which means the times match Kathua itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kathua today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Kathua prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kathua
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kathua on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 17 min, compared with only 10 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 9:19 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kathua and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:54 PM |
Kathua lies 447 km north of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kathua comes roughly 7 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kathua.
Finding the Qibla from Kathua
Qibla from Kathua: 260.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,723 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Kathua is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kathua
Ramadan in Kathua: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, about 12 h 13 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 53 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Kathua on the map
The coordinates of Kathua are 32.3694° N and 75.5254° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sujānpur (10 km), Jugiāl (14 km), and Pathankot (16 km). Jammu, the nearest administrative centre, is 74 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Jammu and Kashmir.
- Name
- Kathua
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Population
- 59,866
- Coordinates
- 32.36941, 75.52539
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 260.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,723 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kathua
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kathua is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:11 PM for the majority, 5:27 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kathua (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Kathua: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Kathua differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kathua is 447 km from New Delhi, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kathua comes roughly 7 minutes later than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Kathua during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 13 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 Kathua?
Fajr in Kathua depends on the season: about 3:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kathua?
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 Kathua?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.