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Prayer times in Ajnāla
Residents of and visitors to Ajnāla can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ajnāla is a city in India, in Punjab, with about 21,107 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ajnāla
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ajnāla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ajnāla change through the year
Prayer times in Ajnāla change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:46 AM and Maghrib at 7:40 PM, for a day of 14 h 14 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:59 AM and Maghrib to 5:31 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 04 min. The difference 4 h 10 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:26 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:58 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Ajnāla is called about 10 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 18 minutes later than in the capital. Ajnāla is 429 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ajnāla
The Qibla in Ajnāla is at 260.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,642 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 260.2°.
Fasting hours in Ajnāla during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ajnāla: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:11 PM, about 12 h 14 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 52 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ajnāla on the map
The coordinates of Ajnāla are 31.8447° N and 74.7630° E. The closest places on our site are Fatehgarh Chūriān (18 km), Nangli (21 km), and Amritsar (27 km). Jammu, the nearest administrative centre, is 99 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Punjab.
- Name
- Ajnāla
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Punjab, India
- Population
- 21,107
- Coordinates
- 31.84473, 74.76295
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 260.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,642 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ajnāla
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ajnāla comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:29 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:39 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 offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ajnāla and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ajnāla
- Fatehgarh Chūriān18 km · east
- Nangli21 km · south-east
- Amritsar27 km · south-east
- Jandiāla Gurū40 km · south-east
- Batāla42 km · east
- Tarn Taran46 km · south
- Dhāriwāl54 km · east
- Bhikkiwind Uttār55 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ajnāla
Do prayer times in Ajnāla differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ajnāla is 429 km from New Delhi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ajnāla is called roughly 10 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Ajnāla?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 7:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ajnāla?
The Qibla in Ajnāla is 260.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,642 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ajnāla?
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.
How long is the fast in Ajnāla during Ramadan?
About 12 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.