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Prayer times in Kumta
Looking for the prayer times in Kumta? 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 Kumta, Karnataka. Every figure is computed for 14.4285° N, 74.4189° E, which means the times match Kumta itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Kumta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kumta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kumta by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kumta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 59 min, against only 11 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kumta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:25 PM |
Kumta lies 1,604 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kumta comes about 11 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kumta.
Finding the Qibla from Kumta
The Qibla in Kumta is at 287.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,733 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 287.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kumta
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kumta is at about 5:36 AM and iftar at 6:34 PM, for a fast of 12 h 48 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:23 AM and iftar to 6:42 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Kumta is located
Kumta lies at 14.4285° N, 74.4189° E, in Karnataka, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Panjim, 135 km away. Nearby places include Honavar (17 km), Gokarna (17 km), and Ankola (29 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kumta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Karnataka, India
- Population
- 36,719
- Coordinates
- 14.42853, 74.41890
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 287.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,733 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kumta
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kumta comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:40 PM 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kumta (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Kumta: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Kumta during Ramadan?
About 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kumta differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kumta is 1,604 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kumta comes about 11 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What time is Fajr in Kumta?
Fajr in Kumta changes with the seasons: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Kumta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kumta?
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.