Regional capital · Ratchaburi Province
Prayer times in Ratchaburi
Muslims living in Ratchaburi can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ratchaburi is a regional capital in Thailand, in Ratchaburi Province, with about 92,448 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ratchaburi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ratchaburi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ratchaburi change through the year
Prayer times in Ratchaburi change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:50 PM, giving a day of 12 h 56 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:22 AM and Maghrib to 5:58 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 20 min. The difference 1 h 36 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:10 PM |
Ratchaburi lies 78 km west of Bangkok, so Dhuhr in Ratchaburi comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Bangkok. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ratchaburi.
Finding the Qibla from Ratchaburi
From Ratchaburi you face towards the west, at an angle of 287.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,387 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ratchaburi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Ratchaburi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ratchaburi: 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, 6:24 PM, roughly 12 h 50 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 19 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ratchaburi is located
The coordinates of Ratchaburi are 13.5367° N and 99.8171° E. The nearest cities on our site are Damnoen Saduak (15 km), Photharam (18 km), and Bang Phae (21 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Ratchaburi Province.
- Name
- Ratchaburi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ratchaburi Province, Thailand
- Population
- 92,448
- Coordinates
- 13.53671, 99.81712
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 287.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,387 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ratchaburi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ratchaburi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 69 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ratchaburi and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ratchaburi
- Damnoen Saduak15 km · east
- Photharam18 km · north
- Bang Phae21 km · north-east
- Ban I Chang21 km · north-east
- Samut Songkhram24 km · south-east
- Chom Bueng26 km · west
- Ban Pong32 km · north
- Ban Phaeo32 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ratchaburi
What time is Fajr in Ratchaburi?
Fajr in Ratchaburi depends on the season: about 4:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Ratchaburi?
The Qibla in Ratchaburi is 287.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,387 km away.
Do prayer times in Ratchaburi differ from Bangkok?
Yes. Ratchaburi is 78 km from Bangkok, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ratchaburi comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Bangkok.
How long is the fast in Ratchaburi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Ratchaburi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.