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Prayer times in Ghantapada
Looking for the prayer times in Ghantapada? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ghantapada, Odisha. Every figure is computed for 20.9345° N, 85.1879° E, so the times reflect Ghantapada itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ghantapada today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ghantapada
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ghantapada by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ghantapada on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:44 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 24 min, against only 10 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:42 AM and 11:57 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ghantapada and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:44 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:32 PM |
Ghantapada lies 1,173 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ghantapada comes roughly 32 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ghantapada.
Qibla direction in Ghantapada
In Ghantapada you pray towards the west, at an angle of 279.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,687 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ghantapada and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Ghantapada during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ghantapada: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, roughly 12 h 36 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 31 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ghantapada is located
The coordinates of Ghantapada are 20.9345° N and 85.1879° E. The nearest cities on our site are Dera Colliery Township (3 km), Tālcher (5 km), and Nalco (8 km). Bhubaneswar, the nearest administrative centre, is 100 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Odisha.
- Name
- Ghantapada
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Odisha, India
- Population
- 15,169
- Coordinates
- 20.93453, 85.18788
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 279.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,687 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ghantapada
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ghantapada comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:30 PM instead of 3:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:57 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ghantapada and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ghantapada
- Dera Colliery Township3 km · north-west
- Tālcher5 km · east
- Nalco8 km · south
- Angul14 km · south-west
- Kāmākhyānagar37 km · east
- Dhenkānāl53 km · south-east
- Āthagarh65 km · south-east
- Bhuban67 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ghantapada
What time is Fajr in Ghantapada?
Fajr in Ghantapada depends on the season: about 3:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Ghantapada during Ramadan?
About 12 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ghantapada differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ghantapada is 1,173 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Ghantapada comes roughly 32 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Ghantapada?
The Qibla in Ghantapada is 279.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,687 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ghantapada?
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.