Regional capital · Sudurpashchim Pradesh
Prayer times in Dipayal
Residents of and visitors to Dipayal can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Dipayal is a regional capital in Nepal, in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, with about 33,968 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Dipayal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dipayal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dipayal by season
Prayer times in Dipayal vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:47 AM and Maghrib at 7:24 PM, giving a day of 14 h 01 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:46 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 16 min. The difference 3 h 45 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 | 5:07 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:52 PM |
Compared with Kathmandu, Dhuhr in Dipayal is called about 18 minutes later than in Kathmandu, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 21 minutes later than in the capital. Dipayal is 462 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Dipayal
The Qibla in Dipayal is at 267.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,201 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 267.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dipayal
For those fasting in Dipayal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:05 PM and imsak at 5:36 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:26 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.
Where Dipayal is located
Dipayal is located at 29.2608° N, 80.9400° E, in Sudurpashchim Pradesh, in Nepal. Close by you will find Amargaḍhi̇̄ (35 km), Dhangadhi (71 km), and Dārchulā (74 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dipayal
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sudurpashchim Pradesh, Nepal
- Population
- 33,968
- Coordinates
- 29.26083, 80.94000
- Time zone
- UTC+5:45
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 267.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,201 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dipayal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dipayal is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Dipayal and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Dipayal
- Amargaḍhi̇̄35 km · west
- Dhangadhi71 km · south-west
- Dārchulā74 km · north-west
- Mahendranagar81 km · south-west
- Ṭikāpur83 km · south
- Dailekh88 km · south-east
- Birendranagar99 km · south-east
- Gulariyā124 km · south
Prayer times in Dipayal: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Dipayal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Dipayal?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Dipayal?
The Qibla in Dipayal is 267.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,201 km away.
Do prayer times in Dipayal differ from Kathmandu?
Yes. Dipayal is 462 km from Kathmandu, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Dipayal comes about 18 minutes later than in Kathmandu.
How long is the fast in Dipayal during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.