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Prayer times in Amritsar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Amritsar, Punjab, 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 use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Amritsar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Amritsar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Amritsar change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Amritsar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:46 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 13 min, compared with only 10 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 9:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Amritsar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:26 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:26 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:58 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Amritsar is called about 9 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes later than in the capital. Amritsar is 402 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Amritsar and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Amritsar: 260.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,649 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Amritsar remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Amritsar during Ramadan
Fasting in Amritsar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 15 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Amritsar on the map
Amritsar lies at 31.6223° N, 74.8753° E, in Punjab, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Nakodar, 79 km away. Nearby places include Nangli (7 km), Jandiāla Gurū (16 km), and Tarn Taran (20 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Amritsar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Punjab, India
- Population
- 1,159,227
- Coordinates
- 31.62234, 74.87534
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 260.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,649 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Amritsar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Amritsar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:29 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Amritsar in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Amritsar
- Nangli7 km · north
- Jandiāla Gurū16 km · south-east
- Tarn Taran20 km · south
- Ajnāla27 km · north-west
- Fatehgarh Chūriān28 km · north
- Bhikkiwind Uttār34 km · south-west
- Batāla37 km · north-east
- Patti38 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Amritsar
When is Fajr in Amritsar?
Fajr in Amritsar depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Amritsar?
The Qibla in Amritsar is 260.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,649 km away.
Do prayer times in Amritsar differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Amritsar is 402 km from New Delhi, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Amritsar is called about 9 minutes later than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Amritsar?
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 Amritsar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 7:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.