Regional capital · Gilgit-Baltistan
Prayer times in Gilgit
Residents of and visitors to Gilgit can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Gilgit is a regional capital in Pakistan, in Gilgit-Baltistan, with about 216,760 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Gilgit
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Gilgit prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gilgit change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gilgit on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 9:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gilgit and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:54 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:24 PM |
Gilgit is located 270 km north-east of Islamabad, so Dhuhr in Gilgit comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Islamabad. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Gilgit.
Finding the Qibla from Gilgit
In Gilgit you face towards the west, at an angle of 253.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,704 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gilgit 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gilgit
Fasting in Gilgit, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Pakistan.
About Gilgit
Gilgit is located at 35.9187° N, 74.3125° E, in Gilgit-Baltistan, in Pakistan. Nearby places include Jaglot (38 km), Karimabad (55 km), and Skardu (138 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gilgit
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
- Population
- 216,760
- Coordinates
- 35.91869, 74.31245
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 253.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,704 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gilgit
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gilgit comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gilgit (UTC+5), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Gilgit
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gilgit
Do prayer times in Gilgit differ from Islamabad?
Yes. Gilgit is 270 km from Islamabad, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Gilgit is called about 5 minutes earlier than in Islamabad.
How long is the fast in Gilgit during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Gilgit?
Fajr in Gilgit depends on the season: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Gilgit?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 7:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Gilgit?
The Qibla in Gilgit is 253.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,704 km away.