City · Punjab (Zerakpur)
Prayer times in Basi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Basi, Punjab (Zerakpur), 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 the usual reference in India.
Today’s prayer times in Basi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Basi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Basi by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Basi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:43 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 08 min, compared with only 10 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 9:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Basi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:43 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:52 PM |
Basi is located 222 km north of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Basi is called about 1 minute later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Basi.
Qibla in Basi and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Basi: 263.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,818 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Basi is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Basi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Basi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:04 PM, roughly 12 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Basi on the map
Basi is located at 30.5881° N, 76.8450° E, in Punjab, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Panchkula, 12 km away. Close by you will find Zerakpur (8 km), Lālru (12 km), and Panchkula (12 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Basi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Punjab, India
- Population
- 26,295
- Coordinates
- 30.58813, 76.84498
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 263.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,818 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Basi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Basi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:30 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times 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 Basi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Basi
Do prayer times in Basi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Basi is 222 km from New Delhi, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Basi is called about 1 minute later than in New Delhi.
When is Fajr in Basi?
Fajr in Basi depends on the season: about 3:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Basi?
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 Basi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Basi?
The Qibla in Basi is 263.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,818 km away.