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Prayer times in Alipur
This page shows today’s prayer times in Alipur, Islamabad, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in Pakistan.
Today’s prayer times in Alipur
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Alipur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Alipur change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Alipur move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:13 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 25 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:03 PM and 7:21 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 23 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 55 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 4:57 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:21 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:03 PM | 6:32 PM |
Alipur is very close to Islamabad (15 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Alipur is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Islamabad. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Alipur
Qibla from Alipur: 256.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,538 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Alipur remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Alipur
Ramadan in Alipur: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:45 PM, about 12 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 56 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Alipur
Alipur is located at 33.6489° N, 73.1779° E, in Islamabad, in Pakistan. The nearest administrative centre is Rawalpindi, 13 km away. Nearby places include Rawalpindi (13 km), Islamabad (15 km), and Kahuta (20 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Alipur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Population
- 17,566
- Coordinates
- 33.64894, 73.17787
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 256.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,538 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alipur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Alipur comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, 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 Alipur (UTC+5), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Alipur
- Rawalpindi13 km · south-west
- Islamabad15 km · north-west
- Kahuta20 km · east
- Sharifabad29 km · south-east
- Kuri Dulal30 km · south
- Kamra33 km · east
- Murree35 km · north-east
- Haripur45 km · north-west
Prayer times in Alipur: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Alipur differ from Islamabad?
Hardly: Alipur is only 15 km from Islamabad, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Alipur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:03 PM on 21 December and 7:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Alipur?
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 Alipur during Ramadan?
About 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Alipur?
Fajr in Alipur depends on the season: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.