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Prayer times in Gothara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gothara, Rajasthan, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the usual reference in India.
Salah times in Gothara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gothara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gothara change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gothara on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 55 min, against only 10 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gothara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:26 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:59 PM |
Gothara lies 150 km south-west of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Gothara comes roughly 6 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gothara.
Qibla in Gothara and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Gothara is at 266.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,695 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 266.6°.
Fasting hours in Gothara during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gothara is around 5:40 AM and iftar at 6:12 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Gothara is located
The coordinates of Gothara are 28.0662° N and 75.8177° E. The nearest cities on our site are Khetri (8 km), Chidawa (26 km), and Sūrajgarh (28 km). Charkhi Dādri, the nearest administrative centre, is 73 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Rajasthan.
- Name
- Gothara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rajasthan, India
- Population
- 16,933
- Coordinates
- 28.06620, 75.81772
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 266.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,695 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gothara
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gothara comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:18 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gothara (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Gothara
- Khetri8 km · south-west
- Chidawa26 km · north-west
- Sūrajgarh28 km · north
- Narnaul29 km · east
- Bagar34 km · north-west
- Neem ka Thana36 km · south
- Pilāni40 km · north-west
- Mahendragarh40 km · north-east
Prayer times in Gothara: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Gothara?
Fajr in Gothara depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Gothara during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Gothara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Gothara differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Gothara is 150 km from New Delhi, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gothara comes about 6 minutes later than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Gothara?
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.