Regional capital · Jharkhand
Prayer times in Ranchi
This page shows today’s salah times in Ranchi, Jharkhand, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Salah times in Ranchi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Ranchi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ranchi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ranchi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 34 min, against only 10 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ranchi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:03 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:08 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:26 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:08 PM | 6:28 PM |
Ranchi is located 999 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ranchi is called roughly 32 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ranchi.
Qibla in Ranchi and distance to Makkah
From Ranchi you face towards the west, at an angle of 276.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,662 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ranchi 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 Ranchi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ranchi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:40 PM, about 12 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 35 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Ranchi on the map
Ranchi lies at 23.3432° N, 85.3094° E, in Jharkhand, in India. Close by you will find Kānke (10 km), Rātu (13 km), and Khunti (30 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ranchi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Jharkhand, India
- Population
- 1,120,374
- Coordinates
- 23.34316, 85.30940
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 276.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,662 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ranchi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ranchi comes about 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:30 PM instead of 3:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:56 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 Ranchi (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Ranchi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ranchi
Do prayer times in Ranchi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ranchi is 999 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Ranchi is called about 32 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Ranchi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ranchi?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Ranchi?
The Qibla in Ranchi is 276.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,662 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ranchi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:08 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.