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Prayer times in Chakwal
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chakwal, Punjab Province, worked out 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 Chakwal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Chakwal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chakwal by season
Prayer times in Chakwal change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:18 AM and Maghrib at 7:20 PM, for a day of 14 h 20 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:39 AM and Maghrib to 5:06 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 59 min. That is a difference of 4 h 21 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 5:01 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:20 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:48 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:34 PM |
Chakwal is located 89 km south of Islamabad, so Dhuhr in Chakwal comes roughly 1 minute later than in Islamabad. This difference comes from 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 Chakwal.
Qibla direction in Chakwal
From Chakwal you pray towards the west, at an angle of 256.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,491 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chakwal 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 Chakwal
Ramadan in Chakwal: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:47 PM, roughly 12 h 12 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 54 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Chakwal is located
The coordinates of Chakwal are 32.9329° N and 72.8539° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bhaun (12 km), Kallar Kahar (22 km), and Choa Saidan Shah (27 km). Mandi Bahauddin, the nearest administrative centre, is 71 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Punjab Province.
- Name
- Chakwal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Punjab Province, Pakistan
- Population
- 101,200
- Coordinates
- 32.93286, 72.85394
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 256.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,491 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chakwal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chakwal is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 5:09 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Chakwal, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Chakwal
- Bhaun12 km · south-west
- Kallar Kahar22 km · south-west
- Choa Saidan Shah27 km · south-east
- Khewra35 km · south-east
- Talagang41 km · west
- Pind Dadan Khan42 km · south-east
- Bhera50 km · south
- Malakwal City54 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chakwal
What time is Fajr in Chakwal?
Fajr in Chakwal changes with the seasons: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Chakwal during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 12 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 Chakwal?
The Qibla in Chakwal is 256.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,491 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Chakwal?
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.
When is Maghrib in Chakwal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.