Namaz and prayer times in Katras
Katras, Jharkhand, India · Sunday, 8 November 2026 · 28 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH
Today in Katras
Next: Isha at 6:20 pm
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°). Change method
Asr (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali): 2:39 pm Asr (Hanafi): 3:26 pm
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Prayer times in Katras this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov | 4:37 | 5:55 | 11:29 | 3:26 | 5:02 | 6:20 |
| Mon 9 Nov | 4:38 | 5:55 | 11:29 | 3:26 | 5:02 | 6:19 |
| Tue 10 Nov | 4:38 | 5:56 | 11:29 | 3:25 | 5:01 | 6:19 |
| Wed 11 Nov | 4:39 | 5:57 | 11:29 | 3:25 | 5:01 | 6:18 |
| Thu 12 Nov | 4:39 | 5:57 | 11:29 | 3:24 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
| Fri 13 NovJumu‘ah | 4:40 | 5:58 | 11:29 | 3:24 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
| Sat 14 Nov | 4:40 | 5:59 | 11:29 | 3:24 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
Qibla direction in Katras
276.4° west
From Katras the Qibla is 276.4° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,757 km away along the shortest (great-circle) route.
Angles are measured from true north. Phone compasses can be off by a few degrees: hold the phone flat and away from metal.
Prayer times in Katras for November 2026
| Date | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sun | 21 Jum. I | 4:34 | 5:51 | 11:28 | 3:30 | 5:06 | 6:23 |
| 2 Mon | 22 | 4:34 | 5:51 | 11:28 | 3:29 | 5:05 | 6:22 |
| 3 Tue | 23 | 4:35 | 5:52 | 11:28 | 3:29 | 5:05 | 6:22 |
| 4 Wed | 24 | 4:35 | 5:52 | 11:28 | 3:28 | 5:04 | 6:21 |
| 5 Thu | 25 | 4:36 | 5:53 | 11:28 | 3:28 | 5:04 | 6:21 |
| 6 Fri | 26 | 4:36 | 5:53 | 11:28 | 3:27 | 5:03 | 6:20 |
| 7 Sat | 27 | 4:37 | 5:54 | 11:28 | 3:27 | 5:03 | 6:20 |
| 8 Sun | 28 | 4:37 | 5:55 | 11:29 | 3:26 | 5:02 | 6:20 |
| 9 Mon | 29 | 4:38 | 5:55 | 11:29 | 3:26 | 5:02 | 6:19 |
| 10 Tue | 30 | 4:38 | 5:56 | 11:29 | 3:25 | 5:01 | 6:19 |
| 11 Wed | 1 Jum. II | 4:39 | 5:57 | 11:29 | 3:25 | 5:01 | 6:18 |
| 12 Thu | 2 | 4:39 | 5:57 | 11:29 | 3:24 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
| 13 Fri | 3 | 4:40 | 5:58 | 11:29 | 3:24 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
| 14 Sat | 4 | 4:40 | 5:59 | 11:29 | 3:24 | 5:00 | 6:18 |
| 15 Sun | 5 | 4:41 | 5:59 | 11:29 | 3:23 | 4:59 | 6:17 |
| 16 Mon | 6 | 4:42 | 6:00 | 11:30 | 3:23 | 4:59 | 6:17 |
| 17 Tue | 7 | 4:42 | 6:01 | 11:30 | 3:23 | 4:59 | 6:17 |
| 18 Wed | 8 | 4:43 | 6:01 | 11:30 | 3:23 | 4:58 | 6:17 |
| 19 Thu | 9 | 4:43 | 6:02 | 11:30 | 3:22 | 4:58 | 6:17 |
| 20 Fri | 10 | 4:44 | 6:03 | 11:30 | 3:22 | 4:58 | 6:17 |
| 21 Sat | 11 | 4:44 | 6:03 | 11:31 | 3:22 | 4:58 | 6:17 |
| 22 Sun | 12 | 4:45 | 6:04 | 11:31 | 3:22 | 4:58 | 6:17 |
| 23 Mon | 13 | 4:46 | 6:05 | 11:31 | 3:22 | 4:57 | 6:16 |
| 24 Tue | 14 | 4:46 | 6:05 | 11:31 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:16 |
| 25 Wed | 15 | 4:47 | 6:06 | 11:32 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:16 |
| 26 Thu | 16 | 4:47 | 6:07 | 11:32 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:16 |
| 27 Fri | 17 | 4:48 | 6:07 | 11:32 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:17 |
| 28 Sat | 18 | 4:49 | 6:08 | 11:33 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:17 |
| 29 Sun | 19 | 4:49 | 6:09 | 11:33 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:17 |
| 30 Mon | 20 | 4:50 | 6:10 | 11:33 | 3:21 | 4:57 | 6:17 |
Method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi. Asr: Hanafi. Local time (Asia/Kolkata), daylight saving time included. Fridays are highlighted.
Mosques in Katras
We know of 3 mosques within 4 km of the centre of Katras.
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Jama Masjid 828113 Baghmara-cum-Katras
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Pachgarhi Masjid 828113 Baghmara-cum-Katras
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Jama Masjid Chhatabad Dhanbad Chhatabad Rd, 828113 Baghmara-cum-Katras
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Ramadan 2027 in Katras
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on Monday, 8 February 2027 and end on 8 March, with Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, 9 March, subject to the moon sighting.
In Katras the fast will last from 12 h 30 min to 13 h 5 min. On the first day suhoor ends at 5:06 am and iftar is at 5:36 pm.
Coming up in the Islamic calendar
- Isra and Mi‘raj (the night of the 27th, from Maghrib the evening before)27 Rajab 1448 AH · in 58 days
- Laylat al-Bara’ah (the night of mid-Sha‘ban, from Maghrib the evening before)15 Sha‘ban 1448 AH · in 76 days
- First day of Ramadan1 Ramadan 1448 AH · in 92 days
Sun and night times in Katras today
- Imsak (10 min before Fajr)
- 4:27 am
- Sunrise
- 5:55 am
- Solar noon (zawal)
- 11:29 am
- Sunset
- 5:02 pm
- Day length
- 11 h 7 min (same tomorrow)
- Duha (Chasht) prayer
- 6:10 am – 11:19 am
- Islamic midnight (end of the preferred time for Isha)
- 11:28 pm
- Last third of the night begins (Tahajjud)
- 12:46 am
When voluntary prayer is disliked
- While the sun is rising: 5:55 am – 6:10 am
- While the sun is at its highest point, shortly before 11:29 am
- While the sun is setting: 4:47 pm – 5:02 pm
Approximate intervals of about 15 minutes. Voluntary prayer is also disliked after praying Fajr until sunrise and after praying Asr until sunset; in the Hanafi school no prayer at all is offered at the three times above. Scholars differ on the details; ask your local imam if in doubt.
Prayer times by calculation method, 8 November
Mosques use different twilight angles for Fajr and Isha, which is why timetables in Katras can differ: today the earliest and latest Fajr are 23 min apart, and Isha differs by up to 30 min.
| Method | Fajr | Isha |
|---|---|---|
| University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi Fajr 18°, Isha 18° | 4:37 am | 6:20 pm |
| Muslim World League Fajr 18°, Isha 17° | 4:37 am | 6:15 pm |
| Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fajr 15°, Isha 15° | 4:51 am | 6:06 pm |
| Egyptian General Authority of Survey Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° | 4:31 am | 6:17 pm |
| Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan) | 4:35 am | 6:32 pm |
| Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey) Fajr 18°, Isha 17° | 4:37 am | 6:15 pm |
| Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia Fajr 16°, Isha 15° | 4:46 am | 6:06 pm |
| JAKIM (Malaysia) Fajr 20°, Isha 18° | 4:28 am | 6:20 pm |
| Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran Fajr 17.7°, Maghrib 4.5°, Isha 14° | 4:39 am | 6:02 pm |
Prayer times near Katras
- Malkera 2.0 km SSW · Maghrib at the same time
- Sijua 4.0 km SE · Maghrib at the same time
- Bagra 7.4 km SSE · Maghrib at the same time
- Dhanbad 13 km E · Maghrib at the same time
- Jharia 13 km ESE · Maghrib at the same time
- Jamadoba 14 km SE · Maghrib at the same time
- Dugda 14 km WSW · Maghrib 1 min later
- Gomoh 17 km WNW · Maghrib 1 min later
- Chandrapura 19 km WSW · Maghrib 1 min later
- Pathardih 20 km SE · Maghrib at the same time
- Bokaro 21 km SW · Maghrib 1 min later
- Chas 22 km SW · Maghrib 1 min later
About Katras
Questions about prayer times in Katras
What time is Fajr in Katras today?
On Sunday, 8 November 2026 Fajr in Katras begins at 4:37 am. The time for Fajr lasts until sunrise at 5:55 am.
What time is Dhuhr in Katras today?
Dhuhr in Katras begins at 11:29 am, just after the sun passes its highest point, and its time lasts until Asr at 3:26 pm.
What time is Asr in Katras today?
Asr begins at 2:39 pm by the Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali rule and at 3:26 pm by the Hanafi rule. Its time lasts until Maghrib at 5:02 pm.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Katras today?
Maghrib is at 5:02 pm, just after sunset; in Ramadan this is when the fast is broken. Isha follows at 6:20 pm.
When does Isha begin and end in Katras?
Isha begins at 6:20 pm and is best prayed before Islamic midnight, 11:28 pm tonight. Many scholars allow it until Fajr when there is a need.
When is Tahajjud in Katras?
Tahajjud is prayed after Isha and before Fajr. Tonight the last third of the night, the time most recommended for it, begins at 12:46 am, and Fajr is at 4:38 am.
Which calculation method is used for Katras?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°); Asr follows the Hanafi rule. You can switch to another method in the calculation settings on this page.
Why do these times differ from my mosque’s timetable?
Mosques may use another calculation method, add a few minutes of precaution or keep a fixed timetable: today the methods compared on this page differ by up to 23 min for Fajr and 30 min for Isha in Katras. These are also the times each prayer begins; the congregation usually starts later, at a time each mosque sets.
What is the Qibla direction in Katras?
The Qibla in Katras is 276.4° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba is 4,757 km away.
What time is Jumu‘ah (Friday prayer) in Katras?
Jumu‘ah replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. On Friday, 13 November Dhuhr in Katras begins at 11:29 am; each mosque sets its own time for the sermon and prayer, usually a little later.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Katras?
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027 and end on 8 March 2027, with Eid al-Fitr on 9 March 2027, depending on the moon sighting. On the first day the fast in Katras lasts 12 h 30 min, from Fajr at 5:06 am to Maghrib at 5:36 pm.
How many mosques are there in Katras?
We know of 3 mosques within 4 km of the centre of Katras. The list on this page gives addresses, directions and websites where we have them.