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Prayer times in Merta
This page shows today’s prayer times in Merta, Rajasthan, calculated 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 commonly used in India.
Prayer times in Merta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Merta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Merta
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Merta on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 49 min, compared with only 10 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 9:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Merta and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:18 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:08 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Merta is called roughly 13 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Merta is 382 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Merta
Qibla from Merta: 267.9° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,512 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Merta remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Merta during Ramadan
Ramadan in Merta: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 PM, roughly 12 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Merta
Merta lies at 26.6486° N, 74.0341° E, in Rajasthan, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Jaipur, 177 km away. Nearby places include Merta Road (14 km), Gotan (30 km), and Kuchera (38 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Merta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Rajasthan, India
- Population
- 46,070
- Coordinates
- 26.64859, 74.03414
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 267.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,512 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Merta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Merta is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 80 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 5:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Merta (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Merta
What is the Qibla direction in Merta?
The Qibla in Merta is 267.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,512 km away.
Do prayer times in Merta differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Merta is 382 km from New Delhi, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Merta comes about 13 minutes later than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Merta during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Merta?
Fajr in Merta changes with the seasons: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Merta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.