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Prayer times in Jacobabad
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jacobabad, Sindh Province, 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 use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in Pakistan.
Adhan times in Jacobabad today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Jacobabad prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jacobabad change through the year
Prayer times in Jacobabad change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:56 AM and Maghrib at 7:26 PM, for a day of 13 h 57 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:50 AM and Maghrib to 5:35 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 21 min. That is a difference of 3 h 36 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:26 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:59 PM |
Jacobabad is located 747 km south-west of Islamabad, so Dhuhr in Jacobabad comes about 18 minutes later than in Islamabad. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Jacobabad.
Qibla direction in Jacobabad
The Qibla in Jacobabad is at 261.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,978 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 261.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Jacobabad
Fasting in Jacobabad, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:40 AM on the first day, 12 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:31 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.
About Jacobabad
Jacobabad lies at 28.2819° N, 68.4376° E, in Sindh Province, in Pakistan. The nearest administrative centre is Dera Murad Jamali, 36 km away. Close by you will find Mian Sahib (25 km), Thul (33 km), and Dera Murad Jamali (36 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jacobabad
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sindh Province, Pakistan
- Population
- 219,315
- Coordinates
- 28.28187, 68.43761
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 261.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,978 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jacobabad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Jacobabad takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 5:18 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Jacobabad and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Jacobabad
- Mian Sahib25 km · south-east
- Thul33 km · east
- Dera Murad Jamali36 km · north-west
- Usta Muhammad40 km · west
- Shikarpur41 km · south-east
- Mehrabpur45 km · south-west
- Garhi Khairo51 km · south-west
- Ratodero55 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jacobabad
What is the Qibla direction in Jacobabad?
The Qibla in Jacobabad is 261.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,978 km away.
When is Maghrib in Jacobabad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Jacobabad?
Fajr in Jacobabad changes with the seasons: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Jacobabad?
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.
Do prayer times in Jacobabad differ from Islamabad?
Yes. Jacobabad is 747 km from Islamabad, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Jacobabad comes about 18 minutes later than in Islamabad.