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Prayer times in Chanaje
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chanaje, Maharashtra, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Chanaje
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Chanaje
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chanaje by season
Prayer times in Chanaje change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:39 AM and Maghrib at 7:18 PM, giving a day of 13 h 16 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:48 AM and Maghrib to 6:06 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h. The difference 2 h 16 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 | 5:30 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:39 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:24 PM |
Chanaje lies 1,168 km south-west of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Chanaje is called about 17 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chanaje.
Qibla direction in Chanaje
From Chanaje you face towards the west, at an angle of 280.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,464 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chanaje and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Chanaje during Ramadan
For those fasting in Chanaje, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 12 h 40 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:46 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Chanaje is located
The coordinates of Chanaje are 18.8613° N and 72.9526° E. The closest places on our site are Uran (2 km), Pen (20 km), and Panvel (22 km). Mumbai, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Maharashtra.
- Name
- Chanaje
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maharashtra, India
- Population
- 16,714
- Coordinates
- 18.86131, 72.95257
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 280.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,464 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chanaje
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chanaje comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:18 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Chanaje and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Chanaje: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Chanaje?
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 Chanaje?
The Qibla in Chanaje is 280.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,464 km away.
When is Maghrib in Chanaje?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:06 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Chanaje differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Chanaje is 1,168 km from New Delhi, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Chanaje comes about 17 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Fajr in Chanaje?
Fajr in Chanaje changes with the seasons: about 4:39 AM on 21 June and about 5:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.