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Prayer times in Lucknow
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lucknow, State of Uttar Pradesh, 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 follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Salah times in Lucknow today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lucknow
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lucknow change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lucknow on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 50 min, compared with only 10 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 8:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lucknow and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:41 PM |
Lucknow lies 415 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Lucknow comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Lucknow.
Qibla direction in Lucknow
The Qibla in Lucknow is at 270.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,196 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 270.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Lucknow
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Lucknow is at about 5:19 AM and iftar at 5:53 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 24 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:56 AM and iftar to 6:12 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Lucknow is located
Lucknow is located at 26.8393° N, 80.9231° E, in State of Uttar Pradesh, in India. Nearby places include Kākori (14 km), Malīhābād (23 km), and Nawābganj (29 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lucknow
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- State of Uttar Pradesh, India
- Population
- 2,472,011
- Coordinates
- 26.83928, 80.92313
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 270.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,196 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lucknow
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Lucknow comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Lucknow (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Lucknow: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Lucknow 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 Lucknow differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Lucknow is 415 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Lucknow is called about 15 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Lucknow?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Lucknow?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Lucknow?
The Qibla in Lucknow is 270.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,196 km away.