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Prayer times in Bāgluṅ
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bāgluṅ, Gandaki Pradesh, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Nepal.
Today’s prayer times in Bāgluṅ
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Bāgluṅ
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bāgluṅ by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bāgluṅ on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 56 min, compared with only 10 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 8:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bāgluṅ and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:14 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:43 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:43 PM |
Bāgluṅ is located 180 km west of Kathmandu, so Dhuhr in Bāgluṅ comes about 7 minutes later than in Kathmandu. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bāgluṅ.
Finding the Qibla from Bāgluṅ
In Bāgluṅ you pray towards the west, at an angle of 270.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,458 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bāgluṅ 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 Bāgluṅ
Fasting in Bāgluṅ, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:56 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 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.
About Bāgluṅ
Bāgluṅ lies at 28.2673° N, 83.5996° E, in Gandaki Pradesh, in Nepal. The nearest administrative centre is Pokhara, 36 km away. Close by you will find Walin (35 km), Pokhara (36 km), and Tānsen (45 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
- Bāgluṅ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal
- Population
- 23,296
- Coordinates
- 28.26728, 83.59956
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 270.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,458 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bāgluṅ
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bāgluṅ is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 79 minutes around 21 June: 3:43 PM for the majority, 5:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Bāgluṅ, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Bāgluṅ
- Walin35 km · south-east
- Pokhara36 km · east
- Tānsen45 km · south
- Butwal66 km · south
- Siddharthanagar87 km · south
- Deukhurī98 km · south-west
- Bharatpur105 km · south-east
- Tulsi̇̄pur128 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bāgluṅ
What is the Qibla direction in Bāgluṅ?
The Qibla in Bāgluṅ is 270.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,458 km away.
When is Fajr in Bāgluṅ?
Fajr in Bāgluṅ depends on the season: about 3:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Bāgluṅ?
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 Bāgluṅ during Ramadan?
About 12 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bāgluṅ differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Bāgluṅ is 180 km from Kathmandu, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Bāgluṅ comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Kathmandu.