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Prayer times in Chautārā

Looking for the adhan times in Chautārā? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Chautārā, Bagmati Province. Every figure is computed for 27.7763° N, 85.7127° E, so the times reflect Chautārā itself rather than the nearest big city.

Salah times in Chautārā today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Nepal we use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+5:45) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Chautārā

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chautārā

It is useful to know how prayer times in Chautārā move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:34 AM on 21 June and 5:25 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 51 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:12 PM and 7:01 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 54 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 23 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Chautārā (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:49 AM6:07 AM12:10 PM3:37 PM6:13 PM7:31 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:34 AM5:07 AM12:04 PM3:33 PM7:01 PM8:34 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:33 AM5:51 AM11:55 AM3:22 PM5:58 PM7:16 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:25 AM6:48 AM12:00 PM2:53 PM5:12 PM6:35 PM

Compared with Kathmandu, Dhuhr in Chautārā comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Chautārā is 39 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Chautārā and distance to Makkah

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From Chautārā you face towards the west, at an angle of 271.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,666 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chautārā 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 Chautārā

Fasting in Chautārā, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 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 Nepal.

Chautārā on the map

Chautārā is located at 27.7763° N, 85.7127° E, in Bagmati Province, in Nepal. The nearest administrative centre is Kathmandu, 39 km away. Close by you will find Dhulikhel (24 km), Banepa (25 km), and Panauti (28 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Chautārā
Type
City
Part of
Bagmati Province, Nepal
Population
51,347
Coordinates
27.77630, 85.71270
Time zone
UTC+5:45
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
271.8° (west)
Distance to Makkah
4,666 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Chautārā

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chautārā comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

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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Prayer times in Chautārā: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Chautārā?

The Qibla in Chautārā is 271.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,666 km away.

Do prayer times in Chautārā differ from Kathmandu?

Yes. Chautārā is 39 km from Kathmandu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Chautārā is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu.

When is Fajr in Chautārā?

Fajr in Chautārā depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

How long is the fast in Chautārā during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Which calculation method is used for Chautārā?

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.

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