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Prayer times in Sambalpur
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sambalpur, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Namaz times in Sambalpur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Sambalpur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sambalpur change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sambalpur on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 27 min, against only 10 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sambalpur and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:13 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:27 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:36 PM |
Sambalpur is located 1,047 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Sambalpur is called about 27 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sambalpur.
Qibla in Sambalpur and distance to Makkah
From Sambalpur you face towards the west, at an angle of 278.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,553 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sambalpur 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 Sambalpur during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sambalpur is at about 5:03 AM and iftar at 5:48 PM, for a fast of 12 h 35 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:45 AM and iftar to 6:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sambalpur on the map
The coordinates of Sambalpur are 21.4653° N and 83.9757° E. The nearest cities on our site are Burla (12 km), Hīrākud (13 km), and Brajarajnagar (40 km). Jharsuguda, the nearest administrative centre, is 43 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Odisha.
- Name
- Sambalpur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Odisha, India
- Population
- 189,366
- Coordinates
- 21.46527, 83.97573
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 278.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,553 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sambalpur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sambalpur comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:35 PM instead of 3:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sambalpur (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Sambalpur
- Burla12 km · north-west
- Hīrākud13 km · north-west
- Brajarajnagar40 km · north
- Bargarh40 km · west
- Belpahar42 km · north
- Jharsuguda43 km · north
- Kuchinda49 km · north-east
- Barpāli51 km · south-west
Prayer times in Sambalpur: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Sambalpur 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sambalpur?
The Qibla in Sambalpur is 278.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,553 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sambalpur?
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 Sambalpur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Sambalpur differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Sambalpur is 1,047 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Sambalpur is called about 27 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.