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Prayer times in Balasore
This page shows today’s salah times in Balasore, Odisha, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Today’s prayer times in Balasore
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Balasore
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Balasore change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Balasore move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:35 AM on 21 June and 4:56 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 21 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:05 PM and 6:27 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 27 min around the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 50 min around 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 | 4:33 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:35 AM | 5:01 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:04 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:15 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Balasore comes roughly 39 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 55 minutes earlier than in the capital. Balasore is 1,259 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Balasore and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Balasore is at 279.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,856 km away along the shortest path. 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 Balasore during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Balasore is at about 4:51 AM and iftar at 5:36 PM, for a fast of 12 h 35 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:33 AM and iftar to 5:49 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Balasore
Balasore lies at 21.4927° N, 86.9335° E, in Odisha, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Jhārgrām, 107 km away. Close by you will find Remuna (8 km), Nilagiri (17 km), and Soro (35 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Balasore
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Odisha, India
- Population
- 144,373
- Coordinates
- 21.49266, 86.93348
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,856 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Balasore
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Balasore comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:23 PM instead of 3:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:50 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Balasore (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Balasore
When is Fajr in Balasore?
Fajr in Balasore changes with the seasons: about 3:35 AM on 21 June and about 4:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Balasore differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Balasore is 1,259 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Balasore is called roughly 39 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Balasore?
The Qibla in Balasore is 279.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,856 km away.
How long is the fast in Balasore during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Balasore?
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.