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Prayer times in Nepalgunj
Looking for the adhan times in Nepalgunj? On this page 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 Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province. Every figure is computed for 28.0500° N, 81.6167° E, so the times reflect Nepalgunj itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Nepalgunj
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nepalgunj
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nepalgunj
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nepalgunj on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 55 min, against only 10 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 8:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:11 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nepalgunj and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:23 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:51 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:51 PM |
Nepalgunj lies 366 km west of Kathmandu, so Dhuhr in Nepalgunj is called about 15 minutes later than in Kathmandu. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nepalgunj.
Finding the Qibla from Nepalgunj
From Nepalgunj you face towards the west, at an angle of 269.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,264 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nepalgunj and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Nepalgunj during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nepalgunj is at about 5:32 AM and iftar at 6:04 PM, for a fast of 12 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:08 AM and iftar to 6:23 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Nepalgunj is located
Nepalgunj is located at 28.0500° N, 81.6167° E, in Lumbini Province, in Nepal. The nearest administrative centre is Birendranagar, 61 km away. Close by you will find Gulariyā (32 km), Birendranagar (61 km), and Tulsi̇̄pur (67 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nepalgunj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lumbini Province, Nepal
- Population
- 166,258
- Coordinates
- 28.05000, 81.61667
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 269.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,264 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nepalgunj
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nepalgunj comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Nepalgunj, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Nepalgunj
- Gulariyā32 km · north-west
- Birendranagar61 km · north
- Tulsi̇̄pur67 km · east
- Ṭikāpur72 km · north-west
- Dailekh89 km · north
- Deukhurī112 km · east
- Dhangadhi124 km · north-west
- Dipayal150 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nepalgunj
Do prayer times in Nepalgunj differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Nepalgunj is 366 km from Kathmandu, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nepalgunj comes about 15 minutes later than in Kathmandu.
Which calculation method is used for Nepalgunj?
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 Nepalgunj 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Nepalgunj?
The Qibla in Nepalgunj is 269.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,264 km away.
When is Maghrib in Nepalgunj?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.