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Prayer times in Shaktinagar
This page shows today’s salah times in Shaktinagar, Karnataka, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Shaktinagar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Shaktinagar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shaktinagar
Prayer times in Shaktinagar change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:28 AM and Maghrib at 6:55 PM, for a day of 13 h 06 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:27 AM and Maghrib to 5:53 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 09 min. The difference 1 h 57 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:10 PM |
Shaktinagar is located 1,363 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Shaktinagar comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Shaktinagar.
Finding the Qibla from Shaktinagar
The Qibla in Shaktinagar is at 284.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,979 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Shaktinagar
Ramadan in Shaktinagar: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:26 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, about 12 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 23 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Shaktinagar is located
Shaktinagar lies at 16.3649° N, 77.3586° E, in Karnataka, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Nārāyanpet, 45 km away. Nearby places include Rāichūr (18 km), Nārāyanpet (45 km), and Devadurga (46 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shaktinagar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Karnataka, India
- Population
- 17,088
- Coordinates
- 16.36491, 77.35863
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 284.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,979 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shaktinagar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shaktinagar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 4:59 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Shaktinagar and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shaktinagar
When is Maghrib in Shaktinagar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 December and 6:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Shaktinagar during Ramadan?
About 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Shaktinagar?
Fajr in Shaktinagar depends on the season: about 4:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Shaktinagar?
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.
Do prayer times in Shaktinagar differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Shaktinagar is 1,363 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Shaktinagar comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi.