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Prayer times in Risod
This page shows today’s salah times in Risod, Maharashtra, 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 you can 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 Risod
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Risod
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Risod
Prayer times in Risod vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:20 AM and Maghrib at 7:05 PM, for a day of 13 h 20 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:34 AM and Maghrib to 5:48 PM, and the day is just 10 h 56 min. That is a difference of 2 h 25 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 | 5:14 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:46 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:07 PM |
Risod is located 962 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Risod is called roughly 2 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Risod.
Finding the Qibla from Risod
The Qibla in Risod is at 279.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,839 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 279.0°.
Fasting hours in Risod during Ramadan
For those fasting in Risod, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 12 h 37 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:30 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Risod is located
Risod is located at 19.9767° N, 76.7880° E, in Maharashtra, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Amravati, 146 km away. Close by you will find Lonar (28 km), Mehkar (30 km), and Wāshīm (39 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Risod
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Maharashtra, India
- Population
- 34,136
- Coordinates
- 19.97671, 76.78799
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,839 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Risod
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Risod comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:03 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Risod and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Risod
How long is the fast in Risod during Ramadan?
About 12 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Risod?
Fajr in Risod depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Risod?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Risod?
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 Risod differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Risod is 962 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Risod comes roughly 2 minutes later than in New Delhi.