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Prayer times in Birgunj
This page shows today’s salah times in Birgunj, Madhesh Province, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in Nepal.
Today’s prayer times in Birgunj
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Birgunj prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Birgunj
Prayer times in Birgunj vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:40 AM and Maghrib at 7:03 PM, giving a day of 13 h 51 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:27 AM and Maghrib to 5:17 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 26 min. The difference 3 h 24 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 | 4:53 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:35 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with Kathmandu, Dhuhr in Birgunj is called about 2 minutes later than in Kathmandu, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Birgunj is 88 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Birgunj
In Birgunj you pray towards the west, at an angle of 272.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,587 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Birgunj 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 Birgunj during Ramadan
Ramadan in Birgunj: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:52 PM, about 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Birgunj is located
Birgunj is located at 27.0174° N, 84.8805° E, in Madhesh Province, in Nepal. The nearest administrative centre is Kathmandu, 88 km away. Nearby places include Hetauda (48 km), Gaur (48 km), and Malaṅgawā (70 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Birgunj
- Local name
- Birgañj
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Madhesh Province, Nepal
- Population
- 268,273
- Coordinates
- 27.01736, 84.88047
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 272.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,587 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Birgunj
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Birgunj is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Birgunj and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Birgunj
How long is the fast in Birgunj 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Birgunj?
The Qibla in Birgunj is 272.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,587 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Birgunj?
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 Birgunj?
Fajr in Birgunj changes with the seasons: about 3:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Birgunj differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Birgunj is 88 km from Kathmandu, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Birgunj comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Kathmandu.