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Prayer times in Rājmahal
Muslims living in Rājmahal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Rājmahal is a city in India, in Jharkhand, with about 22,514 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.
Namaz times in Rājmahal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rājmahal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rājmahal change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rājmahal on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:20 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 42 min, compared with only 10 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:16 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:31 AM and 11:46 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rājmahal and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:20 AM | 4:49 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:02 PM | 6:31 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:11 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:19 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:34 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:16 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Rājmahal comes roughly 42 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 51 minutes earlier than in the capital. Rājmahal is 1,125 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Rājmahal
From Rājmahal you pray towards the west, at an angle of 275.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,896 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rājmahal 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.
Fasting hours in Rājmahal during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rājmahal: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:50 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:28 PM, roughly 12 h 28 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 38 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Rājmahal is located
Rājmahal lies at 25.0530° N, 87.8305° E, in Jharkhand, in India. The nearest administrative centre is English Bazar, 32 km away. Nearby places include Farakka (27 km), Sāhibganj (29 km), and English Bazar (32 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rājmahal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jharkhand, India
- Population
- 22,514
- Coordinates
- 25.05303, 87.83048
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 275.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,896 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rājmahal
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Rājmahal comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:23 PM instead of 3:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:46 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rājmahal (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Rājmahal
Prayer times in Rājmahal: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Rājmahal during Ramadan?
About 12 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Rājmahal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 6:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Rājmahal?
The Qibla in Rājmahal is 275.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,896 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Rājmahal?
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 Fajr in Rājmahal?
Fajr in Rājmahal depends on the season: about 3:20 AM on 21 June and about 4:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.