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Prayer times in Basti
This page shows today’s prayer times in Basti, 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 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.
Adhan times in Basti today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Basti prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Basti by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Basti on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 50 min, against only 10 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 8:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Basti and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:43 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:34 PM |
Basti is located 579 km east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Basti is called roughly 22 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 Basti.
Qibla direction in Basti
In Basti you face towards the west, at an angle of 271.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,374 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Basti and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Basti
Fasting in Basti, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:46 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 24 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 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.
About Basti
Basti lies at 26.7882° N, 82.7162° E, in State of Uttar Pradesh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Azamgarh, 93 km away. Close by you will find Tāndā (27 km), Khalīlābād (35 km), and Maghar (41 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Basti
- Local name
- Bastī
- Type
- City
- Part of
- State of Uttar Pradesh, India
- Population
- 115,115
- Coordinates
- 26.78817, 82.71617
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 271.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,374 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Basti
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Basti is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Basti (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Basti
Which calculation method is used for Basti?
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.
How long is the fast in Basti during Ramadan?
About 12 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Basti differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Basti is 579 km from New Delhi, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Basti comes roughly 22 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Fajr in Basti?
Fajr in Basti changes with the seasons: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Basti?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.