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Prayer times in Rishra
This page shows today’s salah times in Rishra, State of West Bengal, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Namaz times in Rishra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Rishra prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rishra change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rishra on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:26 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 32 min, against only 10 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:29 AM and 11:44 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rishra and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:26 AM | 4:52 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:57 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:11 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:12 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:36 PM | 4:57 PM | 6:17 PM |
Rishra is located 1,293 km south-east of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Rishra comes roughly 45 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Rishra.
Qibla direction in Rishra
Qibla from Rishra: 278.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,979 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Rishra remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Rishra
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Rishra is at about 4:47 AM and iftar at 5:29 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:27 AM and iftar to 5:43 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Rishra
Rishra is located at 22.7239° N, 88.3456° E, in State of West Bengal, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Kolkata, 18 km away. Nearby places include Konnagar (2 km), Serampore (3 km), and Khardaha (3 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rishra
- Type
- City
- Part of
- State of West Bengal, India
- Population
- 117,014
- Coordinates
- 22.72394, 88.34563
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 278.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,979 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rishra
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rishra takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:44 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 2:57 PM for the majority, 4:18 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rishra (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rishra
Do prayer times in Rishra differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Rishra is 1,293 km from New Delhi, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Rishra is called roughly 45 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Rishra during Ramadan?
About 12 h 32 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 Rishra?
The Qibla in Rishra is 278.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,979 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Rishra?
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.
When is Maghrib in Rishra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:57 PM on 21 December and 6:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.