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Prayer times in Karad
This page shows today’s prayer times in Karad, 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 follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Namaz times in Karad today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Karad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Karad change through the year
Prayer times in Karad change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:38 AM and Maghrib at 7:10 PM, giving a day of 13 h 10 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:41 AM and Maghrib to 6:04 PM, and the day is just 11 h 06 min. That is a difference of 2 h 04 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:22 PM |
Karad is located 1,298 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Karad comes about 12 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 Karad.
Qibla in Karad and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Karad is at 282.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,626 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 282.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Karad
Ramadan in Karad: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:39 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, roughly 12 h 43 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 25 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Karad is located
Karad is located at 17.2894° N, 74.1818° E, in Maharashtra, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Ratnagiri, 98 km away. Nearby places include Malkapur (3 km), Urun-Islāmpur (28 km), and Rahimatpur (34 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Karad
- Local name
- Karād
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maharashtra, India
- Population
- 55,663
- Coordinates
- 17.28937, 74.18183
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 282.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,626 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Karad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Karad takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 73 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Karad, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Karad
- Malkapur3 km · south
- Urun-Islāmpur28 km · south
- Rahimatpur34 km · north
- Vite38 km · east
- Ashta45 km · south-east
- Kodoli45 km · north
- Koregaon46 km · north
- Koynanagar46 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Karad
What is the Qibla direction in Karad?
The Qibla in Karad is 282.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,626 km away.
Do prayer times in Karad differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Karad is 1,298 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Karad is called about 12 minutes later than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Karad during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Karad?
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 Karad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.