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Prayer times in State of Sikkim
This page gives today’s prayer times in State of Sikkim, a region of India, together with links to the 1 cities of State of Sikkim that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Gangtok; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in State of Sikkim today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
State of Sikkim prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in State of Sikkim by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in State of Sikkim on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 52 min, against only 10 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:28 AM and 11:43 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of State of Sikkim and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 4:41 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:33 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:07 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:27 PM | 4:46 PM | 6:09 PM |
State of Sikkim is located 1,128 km east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in State of Sikkim is called about 46 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in State of Sikkim.
Qibla direction in State of Sikkim
The Qibla in State of Sikkim is at 273.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,954 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 273.5°.
Fasting hours in State of Sikkim during Ramadan
For those fasting in State of Sikkim, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:22 PM and imsak at 4:49 AM on the first day, 12 h 23 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:41 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.
State of Sikkim on the map
State of Sikkim is one of the regions of India. Its main city, Gangtok, lies at 27.3257° N, 88.6122° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- State of Sikkim
- Local name
- Sikkim
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- India
- Coordinates
- 27.32574, 88.61216
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 273.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,954 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in State of Sikkim
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in State of Sikkim comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:43 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through State of Sikkim, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of State of Sikkim
- Prayer times in Gangtok100,286
Prayer times near State of Sikkim
- Assam343 km · east
- State of Meghālaya380 km · south-east
- Bihar396 km · south-west
- State of Tripura471 km · south-east
- Arunachal Pradesh495 km · east
- State of West Bengal530 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in State of Sikkim
Which calculation method is used for State of Sikkim?
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.
Do prayer times in State of Sikkim differ from New Delhi?
Yes. State of Sikkim is 1,128 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in State of Sikkim comes roughly 46 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in State of Sikkim?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:46 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in State of Sikkim?
Fajr in State of Sikkim depends on the season: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 4:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in State of Sikkim?
The Qibla in State of Sikkim is 273.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,954 km away.