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Prayer times in Madhesh Province
Salah times in Madhesh Province (Nepal): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Madhesh Province has 8 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Madhesh Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Madhesh Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Madhesh Province by season
Prayer times in Madhesh Province change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:37 AM and Maghrib at 6:58 PM, giving a day of 13 h 49 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:22 AM and Maghrib to 5:13 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 28 min. The difference 3 h 22 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:45 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:36 PM |
Compared with Kathmandu, Dhuhr in Madhesh Province comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Madhesh Province is 124 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Madhesh Province
In Madhesh Province you pray towards the west, at an angle of 273.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,693 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Madhesh Province 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 Madhesh Province
Ramadan in Madhesh Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:48 PM, roughly 12 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Madhesh Province on the map
Madhesh Province is one of the regions of Nepal. Its main city, Janakpur Dham, is at 26.7288° N, 85.9263° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Madhesh Province
- Local name
- Madhesh
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nepal
- Coordinates
- 26.72882, 85.92628
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 273.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,693 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Madhesh Province
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Madhesh Province takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:30 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Madhesh Province (UTC+5:45), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Madhesh Province
- Prayer times in Birgunj268,273
- Janakpur Dham195,438
- Salah times Lahān102,955
- Rājbirāj69,803
- Prayer times in Gaur27,325
- Siraha24,657
- Salah times Jaleshwar23,573
- Malaṅgawā20,284
Prayer times near Madhesh Province
- Bagmati Province124 km · north-west
- Koshi Province142 km · east
- Gandaki Pradesh258 km · north-west
- Lumbini Province339 km · west
- Karnali Pradesh472 km · north-west
- Sudurpashchim Pradesh565 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Madhesh Province
What is the Qibla direction in Madhesh Province?
The Qibla in Madhesh Province is 273.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,693 km away.
When is Fajr in Madhesh Province?
Fajr in Madhesh Province changes with the seasons: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Madhesh Province differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Madhesh Province is 124 km from Kathmandu, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Madhesh Province is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Kathmandu.
How long is the fast in Madhesh Province during Ramadan?
About 12 h 24 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 Madhesh Province?
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.