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Prayer times in Nīkshahr
This page shows today’s salah times in Nīkshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan, 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 Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method, which is the usual reference in Iran.
Prayer times in Nīkshahr today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.
Prayer calendar for Nīkshahr
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Nīkshahr by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nīkshahr on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, compared with only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:46 PM and 7:33 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:22 AM and 11:37 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nīkshahr and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:57 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 4:37 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:56 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:02 AM | 5:18 AM | 11:22 AM | 2:48 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:12 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:23 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:46 PM |
Nīkshahr is located 1,345 km south-east of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Nīkshahr comes roughly 35 minutes earlier than in Tehran. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nīkshahr.
Qibla direction in Nīkshahr
Qibla direction for Nīkshahr: 259.9° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,139 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Nīkshahr is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nīkshahr
Fasting in Nīkshahr, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:34 PM and imsak at 4:43 AM on the first day, 12 h 41 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:51 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iran.
About Nīkshahr
Nīkshahr lies at 26.2258° N, 60.2143° E, in Sistan and Baluchestan, in Iran. The nearest administrative centre is Konārak, 98 km away. Close by you will find Qasr-e-Qand (54 km), Konārak (98 km), and Chabahar (112 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nīkshahr
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran
- Population
- 17,000
- Coordinates
- 26.22580, 60.21430
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Calculation method
- Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
- Qibla direction
- 259.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,139 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nīkshahr
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nīkshahr is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:37 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 2:56 PM for the majority, 4:16 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nīkshahr
What time is Fajr in Nīkshahr?
Fajr in Nīkshahr depends on the season: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 4:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nīkshahr?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:00 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Nīkshahr?
We use the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method: Fajr at 17.7° and Isha when the sun is 14° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Nīkshahr during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nīkshahr?
The Qibla in Nīkshahr is 259.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,139 km away.