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Prayer times in Chaksawari
Residents of and visitors to Chaksawari can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Chaksawari is a city in Pakistan, in Azad Kashmir, with about 21,475 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Chaksawari today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Chaksawari
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chaksawari
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chaksawari on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chaksawari and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:50 PM | 7:17 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:30 PM |
Chaksawari lies 86 km south-east of Islamabad, so Dhuhr in Chaksawari comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Islamabad. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chaksawari.
Qibla direction in Chaksawari
In Chaksawari you face towards the west, at an angle of 257.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,583 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chaksawari 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.
Fasting hours in Chaksawari during Ramadan
For those fasting in Chaksawari, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 11 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:08 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 Pakistan.
Where Chaksawari is located
The coordinates of Chaksawari are 33.2641° N and 73.7853° E. The closest places on our site are Islamgarh (10 km), New Mirpur City (13 km), and Kotli (30 km). New Mirpur City, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Azad Kashmir.
- Name
- Chaksawari
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
- Population
- 21,475
- Coordinates
- 33.26410, 73.78530
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 257.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,583 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chaksawari
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chaksawari takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 5:06 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Chaksawari
- Islamgarh10 km · south-east
- New Mirpur City13 km · south
- Kotli30 km · north
- Jhelum37 km · south
- Sarai Alamgir40 km · south
- Bhimber42 km · south-east
- Sharifabad44 km · north-west
- Gujar Khan45 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chaksawari
Which calculation method is used for Chaksawari?
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 Chaksawari during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 11 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 Chaksawari?
The Qibla in Chaksawari is 257.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,583 km away.
When is Maghrib in Chaksawari?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:01 PM on 21 December and 7:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Chaksawari?
Fajr in Chaksawari changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.