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Prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Pakistan.
Today’s prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Dera Ismail Khan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 14 min, against only 10 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:09 PM and 12:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dera Ismail Khan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:44 PM |
Dera Ismail Khan lies 290 km south-west of Islamabad, so Dhuhr in Dera Ismail Khan comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Islamabad. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dera Ismail Khan.
Finding the Qibla from Dera Ismail Khan
The Qibla in Dera Ismail Khan is at 257.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,284 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 257.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dera Ismail Khan
Fasting in Dera Ismail Khan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:56 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 12 h 14 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:20 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.
Dera Ismail Khan on the map
The coordinates of Dera Ismail Khan are 31.8313° N and 70.9017° E. The nearest cities on our site are Shorkot (9 km), Darya Khan (20 km), and Bhakkar (27 km). Bhakkar, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Name
- Dera Ismail Khan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Population
- 763,195
- Coordinates
- 31.83129, 70.90170
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 257.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,284 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dera Ismail Khan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dera Ismail Khan is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dera Ismail Khan (UTC+5), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan
Which calculation method is used for Dera Ismail Khan?
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 Dera Ismail Khan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dera Ismail Khan differ from Islamabad?
Yes. Dera Ismail Khan is 290 km from Islamabad, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Dera Ismail Khan comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Islamabad.
What is the Qibla direction in Dera Ismail Khan?
The Qibla in Dera Ismail Khan is 257.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,284 km away.
When is Maghrib in Dera Ismail Khan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 7:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.