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Prayer times in Ashta
Residents of and visitors to Ashta can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ashta is a city in India, in Maharashtra, with about 37,105 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ashta
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Ashta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ashta change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ashta on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 09 min, against only 11 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 8:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ashta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:21 PM |
Ashta lies 1,329 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ashta comes roughly 11 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ashta.
Qibla in Ashta and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Ashta: 283.4° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,658 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ashta remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Ashta
Fasting in Ashta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 12 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:41 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Ashta on the map
Ashta is located at 16.9494° N, 74.4094° E, in Maharashtra, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Ratnagiri, 117 km away. Close by you will find Wadgaon (16 km), Urun-Islāmpur (19 km), and Sangli (20 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ashta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maharashtra, India
- Population
- 37,105
- Coordinates
- 16.94943, 74.40936
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 283.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,658 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ashta
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ashta comes roughly 73 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ashta (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Ashta
- Wadgaon16 km · south-west
- Urun-Islāmpur19 km · north-west
- Sangli20 km · south-east
- Bhudgaon21 km · east
- Tāsgaon23 km · north-east
- Jaisingpur25 km · south-east
- Kodoli25 km · west
- Ichalkaranji29 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ashta
Which calculation method is used for Ashta?
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 Maghrib in Ashta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ashta during Ramadan?
About 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ashta differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ashta is 1,329 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ashta comes roughly 11 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Ashta?
The Qibla in Ashta is 283.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,658 km away.