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Prayer times in Punāsa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Punāsa, Madhya Pradesh, calculated 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 use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Prayer times in Punāsa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Punāsa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Punāsa change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Punāsa move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:15 AM on 21 June and 5:39 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 24 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:46 PM and 7:11 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 30 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 47 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:45 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:05 PM |
Punāsa lies 715 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Punāsa comes about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Punāsa.
Qibla direction in Punāsa
The Qibla in Punāsa is at 275.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,766 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 275.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Punāsa
Fasting in Punāsa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 12 h 33 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Punāsa is located
Punāsa is located at 22.2351° N, 76.3934° E, in Madhya Pradesh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Bhopal, 154 km away. Nearby places include Sanāwad (34 km), Barwāh (37 km), and Chhanerā (44 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Punāsa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Population
- 350,000
- Coordinates
- 22.23507, 76.39335
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 275.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,766 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Punāsa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Punāsa comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:05 PM instead of 3:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Punāsa, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Punāsa
- Sanāwad34 km · west
- Barwāh37 km · west
- Chhanerā44 km · south-east
- Khandwa46 km · south
- Khirkiya49 km · east
- Kannod60 km · north-east
- Hāt Piplia60 km · north
- Bhikangaon60 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Punāsa
When is Fajr in Punāsa?
Fajr in Punāsa depends on the season: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Punāsa differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Punāsa is 715 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Punāsa comes about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Punāsa?
The Qibla in Punāsa is 275.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,766 km away.
When is Maghrib in Punāsa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 December and 7:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Punāsa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.