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Prayer times in Shikarpur
Looking for the adhan times in Shikarpur? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Shikarpur, Sindh Province. Every figure is computed for 27.9556° N, 68.6382° E, so the times reflect Shikarpur itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Shikarpur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shikarpur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shikarpur by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Shikarpur move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:56 AM on 21 June and 5:48 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 52 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:34 PM and 7:25 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 55 min around the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 22 min in 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 | 5:12 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:57 PM | 7:25 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:58 PM |
Shikarpur is located 767 km south-west of Islamabad, so Dhuhr in Shikarpur comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Islamabad. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shikarpur.
Qibla in Shikarpur and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Shikarpur is at 262.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,992 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 262.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Shikarpur
Fasting in Shikarpur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:39 AM on the first day, 12 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Pakistan.
About Shikarpur
Shikarpur is located at 27.9556° N, 68.6382° E, in Sindh Province, in Pakistan. The nearest administrative centre is Sukkur, 35 km away. Close by you will find Mian Sahib (22 km), Chak (22 km), and Thul (34 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shikarpur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sindh Province, Pakistan
- Population
- 204,938
- Coordinates
- 27.95558, 68.63823
- Time zone
- UTC+5
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 262.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,992 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shikarpur
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shikarpur is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 3:57 PM for the majority, 5:16 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Shikarpur and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Shikarpur
- Mian Sahib22 km · north
- Chak22 km · south-east
- Thul34 km · north-east
- Sukkur35 km · south-east
- Ratodero38 km · south-west
- Pir Jo Goth40 km · south
- Jacobabad41 km · north-west
- Naudero42 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shikarpur
When is Maghrib in Shikarpur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:34 PM on 21 December and 7:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Shikarpur during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Shikarpur?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Shikarpur?
The Qibla in Shikarpur is 262.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,992 km away.
When is Fajr in Shikarpur?
Fajr in Shikarpur changes with the seasons: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.