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Prayer times in Kantābānji
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kantābānji, Odisha, worked out 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.
Today’s prayer times in Kantābānji
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kantābānji
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kantābānji change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kantābānji on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:54 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 22 min, against only 10 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kantābānji and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:29 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:42 PM |
Kantābānji lies 1,074 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kantābānji is called about 23 minutes earlier 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 should not be used in Kantābānji.
Qibla in Kantābānji and distance to Makkah
In Kantābānji you pray towards the west, at an angle of 279.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,462 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kantābānji 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kantābānji
Ramadan in Kantābānji: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:53 PM, about 12 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kantābānji on the map
Kantābānji is located at 20.4671° N, 82.9204° E, in Odisha, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Nowrangapur, 143 km away. Nearby places include Kharhiāl (26 km), Titlāgarh (31 km), and Patnāgarh (35 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
- Kantābānji
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Odisha, India
- Population
- 21,819
- Coordinates
- 20.46709, 82.92042
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 279.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,462 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kantābānji
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kantābānji comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:39 PM instead of 3:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Kantābānji and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Kantābānji: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Kantābānji?
Fajr in Kantābānji depends on the season: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kantābānji differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kantābānji is 1,074 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kantābānji comes about 23 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Kantābānji?
The Qibla in Kantābānji is 279.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,462 km away.
How long is the fast in Kantābānji during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 37 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 Kantābānji?
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.