Namaz and prayer times in Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal, India · Monday, 9 November 2026 · 29 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH

Today in Kolkata

Next: Asr at 3:19 pm

  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): 2:32 pm Asr (Hanafi): 3:19 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 Kolkata this week

Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Mon 9 Nov 4:28 5:45 11:20 3:19 4:55 6:12
Tue 10 Nov 4:29 5:46 11:20 3:19 4:55 6:12
Wed 11 Nov 4:29 5:47 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
Thu 12 Nov 4:30 5:47 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
Fri 13 NovJumu‘ah 4:30 5:48 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
Sat 14 Nov 4:31 5:48 11:21 3:17 4:53 6:11
Sun 15 Nov 4:32 5:49 11:21 3:17 4:53 6:10

Qibla direction in Kolkata

N E S W

278.2° west

From Kolkata the Qibla is 278.2° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,983 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 Kolkata for November 2026

Date Hijri Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
1 Sun 21 Jum. I 4:25 5:41 11:20 3:23 4:59 6:15
2 Mon 22 4:25 5:41 11:20 3:22 4:59 6:15
3 Tue 23 4:26 5:42 11:20 3:22 4:58 6:14
4 Wed 24 4:26 5:42 11:20 3:21 4:57 6:14
5 Thu 25 4:27 5:43 11:20 3:21 4:57 6:13
6 Fri 26 4:27 5:44 11:20 3:21 4:56 6:13
7 Sat 27 4:28 5:44 11:20 3:20 4:56 6:13
8 Sun 28 4:28 5:45 11:20 3:20 4:56 6:12
9 Mon 29 4:28 5:45 11:20 3:19 4:55 6:12
10 Tue 30 4:29 5:46 11:20 3:19 4:55 6:12
11 Wed 1 Jum. II 4:29 5:47 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
12 Thu 2 4:30 5:47 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
13 Fri 3 4:30 5:48 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
14 Sat 4 4:31 5:48 11:21 3:17 4:53 6:11
15 Sun 5 4:32 5:49 11:21 3:17 4:53 6:10
16 Mon 6 4:32 5:50 11:21 3:17 4:53 6:10
17 Tue 7 4:33 5:50 11:21 3:17 4:52 6:10
18 Wed 8 4:33 5:51 11:22 3:16 4:52 6:10
19 Thu 9 4:34 5:52 11:22 3:16 4:52 6:10
20 Fri 10 4:34 5:52 11:22 3:16 4:52 6:10
21 Sat 11 4:35 5:53 11:22 3:16 4:52 6:10
22 Sun 12 4:35 5:54 11:23 3:16 4:51 6:10
23 Mon 13 4:36 5:54 11:23 3:16 4:51 6:10
24 Tue 14 4:36 5:55 11:23 3:15 4:51 6:10
25 Wed 15 4:37 5:56 11:23 3:15 4:51 6:10
26 Thu 16 4:38 5:56 11:24 3:15 4:51 6:10
27 Fri 17 4:38 5:57 11:24 3:15 4:51 6:10
28 Sat 18 4:39 5:58 11:24 3:15 4:51 6:10
29 Sun 19 4:39 5:58 11:25 3:15 4:51 6:10
30 Mon 20 4:40 5:59 11:25 3:15 4:51 6:10

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

Prayer times in Kolkata through the year

Fajr is earliest on 7 June, at 3:25 am, and latest on 28 January, at 5:00 am.

Maghrib is earliest on 22 November, at 4:51 pm, and latest on 13 July, at 6:25 pm.

The longest day is 27 June, with 13 h 31 min of daylight; the shortest is 15 December, with 10 h 45 min.

Month Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Jan 5:00 6:19 11:46 3:37 5:13 6:32
Feb 4:53 6:09 11:51 3:57 5:33 6:49
Mar 4:31 5:46 11:46 4:05 5:46 7:00
Apr 4:00 5:17 11:37 4:08 5:57 7:14
May 3:34 4:57 11:33 4:09 6:10 7:32
Jun 3:25 4:52 11:37 4:16 6:22 7:49
Jul 3:36 5:01 11:43 4:20 6:24 7:49
Aug 3:54 5:13 11:41 4:15 6:08 7:27
Sept 4:08 5:23 11:32 3:57 5:40 6:55
Oct 4:18 5:33 11:22 3:34 5:12 6:26
Nov 4:32 5:49 11:21 3:17 4:53 6:10
Dec 4:49 6:09 11:32 3:19 4:54 6:14

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

Mosques in Kolkata

We know of 442 mosques within 16 km of the centre of Kolkata.

  • S.N.Banerjee Masjid 40, SN Banerjee Road, 700014 Kolkata
    410 m Directions Map
  • Serang Lane Masjid Ripon Street, 2/5/3, Serang Ln, 700014 Kolkata
    440 m Directions Map
  • Unnamed mosque AJC Bose Rd, 700014 Kolkata
    460 m Directions Map
  • Moulali Masjid Ajc Bose Road, Sealdah, Raja Bazar, 700014 Kolkata
    490 m Directions Map
  • Taltala Bazar Masjid Kolkata
    570 m Directions Map
  • Mosque کلکته Kolkata
    580 m Directions Map Website
  • Madina Masjid Princep Street, 700072 Kolkata
    590 m Directions Map
  • Lakhi Bibi Masjid Smith Lane, 700013 Kolkata
    600 m Directions Map
  • Lakhi Bibi Masjid Imdad Ali Ln, 700016 Kolkata
    640 m Directions Map
  • Panjatani Deewane Alimuddin Street Bari Masjid Kolkata
    670 m Directions Map
  • Peshawar Masjid
    710 m Directions Map
  • Ashrafi Masjid 6/25, Nilani Halder Road, Esplanade, 700013 Kolkata
    810 m Directions Map
  • Grant Street Masjid Kolkata
    820 m Directions Map
  • Aga Mehdi Street Masjid 41 Tal Tala, Alimuddin Street, 700016 Kolkata
    820 m Directions Map
  • Masjid-e-Khalid 700016, 32, Alimuddin St, 700016 Kolkata
    870 m Directions Map
  • Masjid-E-Noorullah 13/2, Saklat Place, 700072 Kolkata
    900 m Directions Map
  • Marquis Lane Masjid 700087 Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Serajuddin Ali Khan - Karamunnessa Begum Masjid Imambara 110/1/1C DR LAL MOHAN BHATTACHARJEE Road, 700014 Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Kathalbagan Masjid Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Cowie lane masjid Park St, 700016 Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Khairul lane Masjid 14/1, Khairu Place, Princep St, 700001 Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Mehdi Bagan Masjid 1 Abdul Halim Lane, Muzaffar Ahmed St, 700016 Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Khalifa Masjid 13/2 Pemantle St, Ripon St, 700016 Kolkata
    1.0 km Directions Map
  • Laal Masjid 43, Ismail St, 700014 Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map
  • Jame Masjid Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map
  • Kolkata City KOLKATA CENTRAL, KOL-700001 Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map
  • Collin Street Mosque Collin Street, Ripon Street, Esplanade, Taltala, 700016 Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map Website
  • Muchipara Masjid Manindra Nath Mitra Row, 700009 Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map
  • Kalanga Mosque Tal Tala, Cotton Line, 700016 Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map
  • Ripon Street Mosque Ajc Bose Road, Taltala, 700016 Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map

412 more mosques in the area.

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Ramadan 2027 in Kolkata

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 Kolkata the fast will last from 12 h 33 min to 13 h 5 min. On the first day suhoor ends at 4:56 am and iftar is at 5:29 pm.

Ramadan 2027 timetable for Kolkata

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 Kolkata today

Imsak (10 min before Fajr)
4:18 am
Sunrise
5:45 am
Solar noon (zawal)
11:20 am
Sunset
4:55 pm
Day length
11 h 10 min (tomorrow −1 min)
Duha (Chasht) prayer
6:00 am – 11:10 am
Islamic midnight (end of the preferred time for Isha)
11:20 pm
Last third of the night begins (Tahajjud)
12:38 am

When voluntary prayer is disliked

  • While the sun is rising: 5:45 am – 6:00 am
  • While the sun is at its highest point, shortly before 11:20 am
  • While the sun is setting: 4:40 pm – 4:55 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 Kolkata

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 Kolkata can differ: today the earliest and latest Fajr are 22 min apart, and Isha differs by up to 31 min.

MethodFajrIsha
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi Fajr 18°, Isha 18° 4:28 am 6:12 pm
Muslim World League Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 4:28 am 6:08 pm
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Fajr 15°, Isha 15° 4:42 am 5:59 pm
Egyptian General Authority of Survey Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° 4:22 am 6:10 pm
Umm al-Qura University, Makkah Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan) 4:26 am 6:25 pm
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey) Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 4:28 am 6:08 pm
Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia Fajr 16°, Isha 15° 4:37 am 5:59 pm
JAKIM (Malaysia) Fajr 20°, Isha 18° 4:20 am 6:12 pm
Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran Fajr 17.7°, Maghrib 4.5°, Isha 14° 4:30 am 5:54 pm

Prayer times near Kolkata

  • Howrah 4.8 km WNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Chakapara 7.9 km N · Maghrib at the same time
  • Bali 9.8 km NNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Bankra 9.9 km WNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Dam Dam 10.0 km NE · Maghrib at the same time
  • Kamarhati 12 km N · Maghrib at the same time
  • Maheshtala 13 km WSW · Maghrib 1 min later
  • Sankrail 14 km W · Maghrib 1 min later
  • Panihati 14 km N · Maghrib at the same time
  • Rajpur Sonarpur 16 km SSE · Maghrib at the same time
  • Konnagar 16 km N · Maghrib at the same time
  • Madhyamgram 16 km NNE · Maghrib at the same time

About Kolkata

Coordinates
22.5626° N, 88.3630° E
Elevation
11 m
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
Population
4,631,392
Country
India
Region
West Bengal

Questions about prayer times in Kolkata

What time is Fajr in Kolkata today?

On Monday, 9 November 2026 Fajr in Kolkata begins at 4:28 am. The time for Fajr lasts until sunrise at 5:45 am.

What time is Dhuhr in Kolkata today?

Dhuhr in Kolkata begins at 11:20 am, just after the sun passes its highest point, and its time lasts until Asr at 3:19 pm.

What time is Asr in Kolkata today?

Asr begins at 2:32 pm by the Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali rule and at 3:19 pm by the Hanafi rule. Its time lasts until Maghrib at 4:55 pm.

What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Kolkata today?

Maghrib is at 4:55 pm, just after sunset; in Ramadan this is when the fast is broken. Isha follows at 6:12 pm.

When does Isha begin and end in Kolkata?

Isha begins at 6:12 pm and is best prayed before Islamic midnight, 11:20 pm tonight. Many scholars allow it until Fajr when there is a need.

When is Tahajjud in Kolkata?

Tahajjud is prayed after Isha and before Fajr. Tonight the last third of the night, the time most recommended for it, begins at 12:38 am, and Fajr is at 4:29 am.

Which calculation method is used for Kolkata?

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 31 min for Isha in Kolkata. 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 Kolkata?

The Qibla in Kolkata is 278.2° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba is 4,983 km away.

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

Jumu‘ah replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. On Friday, 13 November Dhuhr in Kolkata begins at 11:21 am; each mosque sets its own time for the sermon and prayer, usually a little later.

When does Ramadan 2027 start in Kolkata?

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 Kolkata lasts 12 h 33 min, from Fajr at 4:56 am to Maghrib at 5:29 pm.

How many mosques are there in Kolkata?

We know of 442 mosques within 16 km of the centre of Kolkata. The list on this page gives addresses, directions and websites where we have them.