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Prayer times in Ilām
This page shows today’s salah times in Ilām, Koshi Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Nepal.
Adhan times in Ilām today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Ilām
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ilām change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ilām on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:28 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 50 min, compared with only 10 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ilām and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:28 AM | 5:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:28 PM |
Ilām is located 272 km east of Kathmandu, so Dhuhr in Ilām is called roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ilām.
Qibla direction in Ilām
The Qibla in Ilām is at 273.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,890 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 273.7°.
Fasting hours in Ilām during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ilām, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 12 h 24 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:59 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.
Where Ilām is located
The coordinates of Ilām are 26.9094° N and 87.9282° E. The closest places on our site are Bhadrapur (44 km), Dhankuta (60 km), and Dharān (65 km). Dhankuta, the nearest administrative centre, is 60 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Koshi Province.
- Name
- Ilām
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Koshi Province, Nepal
- Population
- 17,491
- Coordinates
- 26.90943, 87.92824
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 273.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,890 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ilām
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ilām comes roughly 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:42 PM instead of 3:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 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.
Prayer times near Ilām
- Bhadrapur44 km · south
- Dhankuta60 km · west
- Dharān65 km · west
- Īṭahari̇̄70 km · south-west
- Biratnagar83 km · south-west
- Inaruwa84 km · south-west
- Khā̃dbāri̇̄88 km · north-west
- Triyuga123 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ilām
What is the Qibla direction in Ilām?
The Qibla in Ilām is 273.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,890 km away.
Do prayer times in Ilām differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Ilām is 272 km from Kathmandu, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ilām is called roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu.
Which calculation method is used for Ilām?
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 Fajr in Ilām?
Fajr in Ilām depends on the season: about 3:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Ilām?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.