Namaz and prayer times in Kanpur

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India · Monday, 9 November 2026 · 29 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH

Today in Kanpur

Next: Fajr at 5:04 am

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°). Change method

Asr (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali): 2:59 pm Asr (Hanafi): 3:45 pm

Obligatory rak‘ahs: Fajr 2 Dhuhr 4 Asr 4 Maghrib 3 Isha 4 Sunnah prayers and how to pray

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Prayer times in Kanpur this week

Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Mon 9 Nov 5:04 6:23 11:52 3:45 5:21 6:41
Tue 10 Nov 5:04 6:24 11:52 3:45 5:21 6:40
Wed 11 Nov 5:05 6:24 11:53 3:44 5:20 6:40
Thu 12 Nov 5:06 6:25 11:53 3:44 5:20 6:40
Fri 13 NovJumu‘ah 5:06 6:26 11:53 3:43 5:20 6:39
Sat 14 Nov 5:07 6:27 11:53 3:43 5:19 6:39
Sun 15 Nov 5:07 6:27 11:53 3:43 5:19 6:39

Qibla direction in Kanpur

N E S W

271.1° west

From Kanpur the Qibla is 271.1° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,140 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 Kanpur for November 2026

Date Hijri Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
1 Sun 21 Jum. I 4:59 6:18 11:52 3:50 5:26 6:45
2 Mon 22 5:00 6:18 11:52 3:49 5:26 6:44
3 Tue 23 5:00 6:19 11:52 3:49 5:25 6:44
4 Wed 24 5:01 6:20 11:52 3:48 5:24 6:43
5 Thu 25 5:01 6:20 11:52 3:47 5:24 6:43
6 Fri 26 5:02 6:21 11:52 3:47 5:23 6:42
7 Sat 27 5:03 6:22 11:52 3:46 5:23 6:42
8 Sun 28 5:03 6:22 11:52 3:46 5:22 6:41
9 Mon 29 5:04 6:23 11:52 3:45 5:21 6:41
10 Tue 30 5:04 6:24 11:52 3:45 5:21 6:40
11 Wed 1 Jum. II 5:05 6:24 11:53 3:44 5:20 6:40
12 Thu 2 5:06 6:25 11:53 3:44 5:20 6:40
13 Fri 3 5:06 6:26 11:53 3:43 5:20 6:39
14 Sat 4 5:07 6:27 11:53 3:43 5:19 6:39
15 Sun 5 5:07 6:27 11:53 3:43 5:19 6:39
16 Mon 6 5:08 6:28 11:53 3:42 5:18 6:38
17 Tue 7 5:09 6:29 11:54 3:42 5:18 6:38
18 Wed 8 5:09 6:30 11:54 3:42 5:18 6:38
19 Thu 9 5:10 6:30 11:54 3:41 5:17 6:38
20 Fri 10 5:11 6:31 11:54 3:41 5:17 6:38
21 Sat 11 5:11 6:32 11:54 3:41 5:17 6:37
22 Sun 12 5:12 6:33 11:55 3:40 5:17 6:37
23 Mon 13 5:12 6:33 11:55 3:40 5:16 6:37
24 Tue 14 5:13 6:34 11:55 3:40 5:16 6:37
25 Wed 15 5:14 6:35 11:56 3:40 5:16 6:37
26 Thu 16 5:14 6:36 11:56 3:40 5:16 6:37
27 Fri 17 5:15 6:36 11:56 3:40 5:16 6:37
28 Sat 18 5:16 6:37 11:56 3:40 5:16 6:37
29 Sun 19 5:16 6:38 11:57 3:40 5:16 6:37
30 Mon 20 5:17 6:39 11:57 3:40 5:16 6:37

Method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi. Asr: Hanafi. Local time (Asia/Kolkata), daylight saving time included. Fridays are highlighted.

Prayer times in Kanpur through the year

Fajr is earliest on 10 June, at 3:44 am, and latest on 22 January, at 5:37 am.

Maghrib is earliest on 23 November, at 5:16 pm, and latest on 5 July, at 7:06 pm.

The longest day is 29 June, with 13 h 48 min of daylight; the shortest is 20 December, with 10 h 28 min.

Month Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Jan 5:37 6:58 12:18 4:02 5:38 6:59
Feb 5:27 6:45 12:23 4:24 6:01 7:19
Mar 5:02 6:18 12:18 4:36 6:17 7:34
Apr 4:26 5:45 12:09 4:43 6:32 7:52
May 3:56 5:22 12:05 4:48 6:48 8:15
Jun 3:44 5:15 12:09 4:55 7:03 8:34
Jul 3:56 5:25 12:15 4:59 7:04 8:33
Aug 4:18 5:41 12:13 4:51 6:45 8:08
Sept 4:36 5:54 12:04 4:30 6:13 7:31
Oct 4:51 6:08 11:54 4:03 5:41 6:58
Nov 5:07 6:27 11:53 3:43 5:19 6:39
Dec 5:26 6:49 12:04 3:42 5:18 6:41

Times on the 15th of each month of 2026, local time (Asia/Kolkata). Open a month for every day.

Mosques in Kanpur

We know of 49 mosques within 13 km of the centre of Kanpur.

  • Masjid Machli Bazaar 38/101, Meston Rd, 208001 Kanpur
    530 m Directions Map
  • Jama Masjid Kanpur Nai Sadak, Kanpur
    570 m Directions Map
  • Masjid Haji Danu 90/14, Rajbi Rd, 208001 Kanpur
    640 m Directions Map
  • Mosque Patkapur Kanpur
    700 m Directions Map
  • Bagiya Masjid 90/99, Ahmad Bilal Yousaf Ave, 208001 Kanpur
    720 m Directions Map
  • Noor Masjid Kanpur
    740 m Directions Map
  • Hanfiya Masjid 95/ 78 Azimullah Ave, Talaq Mahal, Azimullah Avenue, Colonelganj, 208001 Kanpur
    930 m Directions Map
  • BANSMANDI MASJID
    940 m Directions Map
  • BAAB masjid 95/91 Ameenganj, 208012 Kanpur
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Unnamed mosque
    1.3 km Directions Map
  • Salar Baksh Masjid Colonel Ganj Road, 208001 Kanpur
    1.4 km Directions Map
  • Shafia Baad Masjid Chaman Ganj, 208001 Kanpur
    1.6 km Directions Map
  • Gulab Ghosi Masjid Nala Road Choraha, Chaman Ganj, 208001 Kanpur
    1.6 km Directions Map
  • masjid sheikh humayon colonel ganj, kanpur
    1.7 km Directions Map
  • Halim Primary Masjid Dev Nagar, Colonelgang, 208001 Kanpur
    1.7 km Directions Map
  • Noori Masjid Malviya Road, 208012 Kanpur
    2.1 km Directions Map
  • Namak Wali Masjid near masjid, 208023 Kanpur
    2.4 km Directions Map
  • Zareeb Chowki Kanpur India Kanpur
    2.6 km Directions Map
  • Majid Hussain Bakhs Sunni Masjid Juhi Canal Road, 208023 Kanpur
    2.8 km Directions Map
  • Jama Masjid Param Purwa Jama Masjid Rd, 208014 Kanpur
    2.8 km Directions Map
  • Nai Masjid No 132/320, Kidwainagar Avenue, Babu, 208023 Kanpur
    3.0 km Directions Map
  • Masjid Ahele Hadees 130/490, 208023 Kanpur
    3.2 km Directions Map
  • Raza Masjid 131/22, 208023 Kanpur
    3.2 km Directions Map
  • Masjid Rais Bagh 7/29b, Nawabganj Rd, Tilak, Khalasi Lines, 208002 Kanpur
    3.5 km Directions Map
  • Raja Jama Masjid Nh 25 Road, Jarib Chowki, Darshan, 208012 Kanpur
    3.9 km Directions Map
  • Jama Masjid Nawabganj Kanpur
    5.0 km Directions Map
  • Masjid E Aqsa Kanpur
    5.4 km Directions Map
  • Madina Masjid West Gate, Jk, 208010 Kanpur
    5.5 km Directions Map Website
  • Mecca Masjid Kda Colony, Pokharpur, Jk, 208010 Kanpur
    5.6 km Directions Map
  • Gausiya Jama Masjid 406/377, 208010 Kanpur
    5.8 km Directions Map

19 more mosques in the area.

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Ramadan 2027 in Kanpur

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 Kanpur the fast will last from 12 h 25 min to 13 h 4 min. On the first day suhoor ends at 5:31 am and iftar is at 5:56 pm.

Ramadan 2027 timetable for Kanpur

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 57 days
  • Laylat al-Bara’ah (the night of mid-Sha‘ban, from Maghrib the evening before)15 Sha‘ban 1448 AH · in 75 days
  • First day of Ramadan1 Ramadan 1448 AH · in 91 days

Full Islamic calendar

Sun and night times in Kanpur today

Imsak (10 min before Fajr)
4:54 am
Sunrise
6:23 am
Solar noon (zawal)
11:52 am
Sunset
5:21 pm
Day length
10 h 58 min (tomorrow −1 min)
Duha (Chasht) prayer
6:38 am – 11:42 am
Islamic midnight (end of the preferred time for Isha)
11:52 pm
Last third of the night begins (Tahajjud)
1:10 am

When voluntary prayer is disliked

  • While the sun is rising: 6:23 am – 6:38 am
  • While the sun is at its highest point, shortly before 11:52 am
  • While the sun is setting: 5:06 pm – 5:21 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.

How prayer times are set in Kanpur

India has no single national timetable: mosques keep their own, and many follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method with the Hanafi Asr. In Kerala most Muslims follow the Shafi‘i school.

The times on this page show when each prayer begins. Congregation times are set by each mosque, so check them with the mosque you attend.

Prayer times by calculation method, 9 November

Mosques use different twilight angles for Fajr and Isha, which is why timetables in Kanpur can differ: today the earliest and latest Fajr are 22 min apart, and Isha differs by up to 29 min.

MethodFajrIsha
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi Fajr 18°, Isha 18° 5:04 am 6:41 pm
Muslim World League Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 5:04 am 6:36 pm
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fajr 15°, Isha 15° 5:17 am 6:27 pm
Egyptian General Authority of Survey Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° 4:57 am 6:38 pm
Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan) 5:02 am 6:51 pm
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey) Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 5:04 am 6:36 pm
Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia Fajr 16°, Isha 15° 5:13 am 6:27 pm
JAKIM (Malaysia) Fajr 20°, Isha 18° 4:55 am 6:41 pm
Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran Fajr 17.7°, Maghrib 4.5°, Isha 14° 5:05 am 6:22 pm

Prayer times near Kanpur

  • Kanpur Cantonment 2.6 km ESE · Maghrib at the same time
  • Unnao 16 km ENE · Maghrib at the same time
  • Bithur 18 km NNW · Maghrib 1 min later
  • Safipur 30 km N · Maghrib at the same time
  • Jagdishpur 37 km NNE · Maghrib 1 min earlier
  • Ghatampur 39 km SSW · Maghrib 2 min later
  • Purwa 42 km E · Maghrib 1 min earlier
  • Bangarmau 49 km NNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Bindki 53 km SSE · Maghrib at the same time
  • Pukhrayan 58 km WSW · Maghrib 3 min later
  • Hamirpur 60 km SSW · Maghrib 2 min later
  • Jhinjhak 62 km W · Maghrib 3 min later

About Kanpur

Coordinates
26.4652° N, 80.3498° E
Elevation
137 m
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
Population
2,823,249
Country
India
Region
Uttar Pradesh

Questions about prayer times in Kanpur

What time is Fajr in Kanpur today?

On Monday, 9 November 2026 Fajr in Kanpur begins at 5:04 am. The time for Fajr lasts until sunrise at 6:23 am.

What time is Dhuhr in Kanpur today?

Dhuhr in Kanpur begins at 11:52 am, just after the sun passes its highest point, and its time lasts until Asr at 3:45 pm.

What time is Asr in Kanpur today?

Asr begins at 2:59 pm by the Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali rule and at 3:45 pm by the Hanafi rule. Its time lasts until Maghrib at 5:21 pm.

What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Kanpur today?

Maghrib is at 5:21 pm, just after sunset; in Ramadan this is when the fast is broken. Isha follows at 6:41 pm.

When does Isha begin and end in Kanpur?

Isha begins at 6:41 pm and is best prayed before Islamic midnight, 11:52 pm tonight. Many scholars allow it until Fajr when there is a need.

When is Tahajjud in Kanpur?

Tahajjud is prayed after Isha and before Fajr. Tonight the last third of the night, the time most recommended for it, begins at 1:10 am, and Fajr is at 5:04 am.

Which calculation method is used for Kanpur?

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 22 min for Fajr and 29 min for Isha in Kanpur. 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 Kanpur?

The Qibla in Kanpur is 271.1° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba is 4,140 km away.

What time is Jumu‘ah (Friday prayer) in Kanpur?

Jumu‘ah replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. On Friday, 13 November Dhuhr in Kanpur begins at 11:53 am; each mosque sets its own time for the sermon and prayer, usually a little later.

When does Ramadan 2027 start in Kanpur?

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 Kanpur lasts 12 h 25 min, from Fajr at 5:31 am to Maghrib at 5:56 pm.

How many mosques are there in Kanpur?

We know of 49 mosques within 13 km of the centre of Kanpur. The list on this page gives addresses, directions and websites where we have them.