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Prayer times in Biratnagar
Looking for the prayer times in Biratnagar? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Biratnagar, Koshi Province. Every figure is computed for 26.4551° N, 87.2701° E, so the times reflect Biratnagar itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Biratnagar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Biratnagar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Biratnagar
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Biratnagar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:32 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 48 min, compared with only 10 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:48 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Biratnagar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:04 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:39 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:08 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Kathmandu, Dhuhr in Biratnagar is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Biratnagar is 238 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Biratnagar
The Qibla in Biratnagar is at 273.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,828 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 273.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Biratnagar
For those fasting in Biratnagar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 5:09 AM on the first day, 12 h 25 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nepal.
About Biratnagar
The coordinates of Biratnagar are 26.4551° N and 87.2701° E. The closest places on our site are Inaruwa (21 km), Īṭahari̇̄ (23 km), and Dharān (40 km). Dhankuta, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Koshi Province.
- Name
- Biratnagar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Koshi Province, Nepal
- Population
- 244,750
- Coordinates
- 26.45505, 87.27007
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 273.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,828 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Biratnagar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Biratnagar takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:44 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Biratnagar and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Biratnagar: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Biratnagar differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Biratnagar is 238 km from Kathmandu, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Biratnagar comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu.
How long is the fast in Biratnagar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Biratnagar?
Fajr in Biratnagar changes with the seasons: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Biratnagar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:08 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Biratnagar?
The Qibla in Biratnagar is 273.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,828 km away.