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Prayer times in Ayodhya
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ayodhya, State of Uttar Pradesh, calculated 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 follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Ayodhya
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Ayodhya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ayodhya
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ayodhya move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:36 AM on 21 June and 5:22 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:13 PM and 6:58 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 50 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 27 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:45 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:36 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Ayodhya comes roughly 20 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 24 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ayodhya is 531 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Ayodhya
Qibla direction for Ayodhya: 271.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,323 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ayodhya remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Ayodhya during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ayodhya: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, about 12 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ayodhya is located
The coordinates of Ayodhya are 26.7991° N and 82.2047° E. The nearest cities on our site are Faizabad (6 km), Nawābganj (10 km), and Gondā City (45 km). Azamgarh, the nearest administrative centre, is 127 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across State of Uttar Pradesh.
- Name
- Ayodhya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- State of Uttar Pradesh, India
- Population
- 53,293
- Coordinates
- 26.79909, 82.20470
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 271.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,323 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ayodhya
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ayodhya takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ayodhya and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ayodhya
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ayodhya
How long is the fast in Ayodhya during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Ayodhya?
The Qibla in Ayodhya is 271.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,323 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ayodhya?
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 Ayodhya differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ayodhya is 531 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ayodhya comes about 20 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Ayodhya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.