Namaz and prayer times in Maheshtala

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

Today in Maheshtala

Next: Asr at 3:20 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): 3:20 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 Maheshtala this week

Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Mon 9 Nov 4:29 5:46 11:21 3:20 4:56 6:12
Tue 10 Nov 4:29 5:46 11:21 3:19 4:55 6:12
Wed 11 Nov 4:30 5:47 11:21 3:19 4:55 6:12
Thu 12 Nov 4:30 5:48 11:21 3:19 4:54 6:12
Fri 13 NovJumu‘ah 4:31 5:48 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
Sat 14 Nov 4:31 5:49 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
Sun 15 Nov 4:32 5:49 11:22 3:18 4:53 6:11

Qibla direction in Maheshtala

N E S W

278.2° west

From Maheshtala the Qibla is 278.2° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,973 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 Maheshtala for November 2026

Date Hijri Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
1 Sun 21 Jum. I 4:25 5:41 11:21 3:24 5:00 6:16
2 Mon 22 4:26 5:42 11:21 3:23 4:59 6:15
3 Tue 23 4:26 5:42 11:21 3:22 4:59 6:15
4 Wed 24 4:27 5:43 11:21 3:22 4:58 6:14
5 Thu 25 4:27 5:43 11:21 3:22 4:57 6:14
6 Fri 26 4:27 5:44 11:21 3:21 4:57 6:13
7 Sat 27 4:28 5:45 11:21 3:21 4:57 6:13
8 Sun 28 4:28 5:45 11:21 3:20 4:56 6:13
9 Mon 29 4:29 5:46 11:21 3:20 4:56 6:12
10 Tue 30 4:29 5:46 11:21 3:19 4:55 6:12
11 Wed 1 Jum. II 4:30 5:47 11:21 3:19 4:55 6:12
12 Thu 2 4:30 5:48 11:21 3:19 4:54 6:12
13 Fri 3 4:31 5:48 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
14 Sat 4 4:31 5:49 11:21 3:18 4:54 6:11
15 Sun 5 4:32 5:49 11:22 3:18 4:53 6:11
16 Mon 6 4:32 5:50 11:22 3:17 4:53 6:11
17 Tue 7 4:33 5:51 11:22 3:17 4:53 6:11
18 Wed 8 4:34 5:51 11:22 3:17 4:53 6:10
19 Thu 9 4:34 5:52 11:22 3:17 4:52 6:10
20 Fri 10 4:35 5:53 11:23 3:17 4:52 6:10
21 Sat 11 4:35 5:53 11:23 3:16 4:52 6:10
22 Sun 12 4:36 5:54 11:23 3:16 4:52 6:10
23 Mon 13 4:36 5:55 11:23 3:16 4:52 6:10
24 Tue 14 4:37 5:55 11:24 3:16 4:52 6:10
25 Wed 15 4:37 5:56 11:24 3:16 4:52 6:10
26 Thu 16 4:38 5:57 11:24 3:16 4:52 6:10
27 Fri 17 4:39 5:57 11:25 3:16 4:52 6:10
28 Sat 18 4:39 5:58 11:25 3:16 4:52 6:10
29 Sun 19 4:40 5:59 11:25 3:16 4:52 6:11
30 Mon 20 4:40 5:59 11:26 3:16 4:52 6:11

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

Prayer times in Maheshtala through the year

Fajr is earliest on 5 June, at 3:26 am, and latest on 24 January, at 5:01 am.

Maghrib is earliest on 19 November, at 4:52 pm, and latest on 7 July, at 6:26 pm.

The longest day is 25 June, with 13 h 31 min of daylight; the shortest is 18 December, with 10 h 45 min.

Month Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
Jan 5:00 6:19 11:46 3:38 5:14 6:32
Feb 4:53 6:09 11:51 3:57 5:34 6:49
Mar 4:32 5:46 11:46 4:06 5:46 7:01
Apr 4:00 5:17 11:37 4:08 5:57 7:14
May 3:35 4:57 11:33 4:10 6:10 7:32
Jun 3:26 4:52 11:37 4:17 6:23 7:49
Jul 3:37 5:01 11:43 4:20 6:24 7:49
Aug 3:55 5:14 11:42 4:15 6:09 7:28
Sept 4:09 5:24 11:32 3:57 5:41 6:56
Oct 4:19 5:33 11:23 3:34 5:12 6:27
Nov 4:32 5:49 11:22 3:18 4:53 6:11
Dec 4:49 6:09 11:32 3:19 4:55 6:15

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

Mosques in Maheshtala

We know of 90 mosques within 6 km of the centre of Maheshtala.

  • Masjid-E-Belal Akra Station Rd, 700141 Kolkata
    670 m Directions Map
  • Magura chhoto Masjid Kolkata
    1.1 km Directions Map
  • Hussainia Masjid Akra Station Road,Gaptala, 700140 Kolkata
    1.2 km Directions Map
  • Chakmir Jumma Masjid Gauripur, 700141 Kolkata
    1.2 km Directions Map
  • Bhangi Para Masjid Kolkata
    1.3 km Directions Map
  • Akra Puratan Bazar Masjid Kolkata
    1.3 km Directions Map
  • Santoshpur Boro Masjid Kolkata
    2.1 km Directions Map
  • Satghara Baro Jame Masjid Kolkata
    2.2 km Directions Map
  • Khalpole Masjid Kolkata
    2.5 km Directions Map
  • Chatta Kolkata
    2.6 km Directions Map
  • Santoshpur Bazaarpara Masjid Kata Potti, Makalhati Mauza, 700066 Kolkata
    2.8 km Directions Map
  • Malipara Jama Masjid Bidhangarh Ghoshpara, Panchur Mauza, 700018 Kolkata
    3.0 km Directions Map
  • Chatta Karbala Jumma Masjid Kolkata
    3.0 km Directions Map
  • Panchur Laskar Para Jama Masjid V/191, Talpukur Ara, Metiabruz, 700066 Kolkata
    3.0 km Directions Map
  • Akra Phatak Jama Masjid Rabindra Nagar Rd, 700018 Kolkata
    3.0 km Directions Map
  • Padirhati Masjid Makalhati Mauza, 700066 Kolkata
    3.2 km Directions Map
  • Panchur Boro Masjid V 180/3, Talpukur Ara, Metiabruz, 700066 Kolkata
    3.2 km Directions Map
  • Baro Bagan Masjid Kolkata
    3.2 km Directions Map
  • Kazi Masjid W-65, Hazi Ratan Ln, 700018 Kolkata
    3.3 km Directions Map
  • Masjid E Baitul Aman Chatta Charial Road, 700140 Kolkata
    3.5 km Directions Map
  • Paharpur Masjid Kolkata Metropolitan Road, 700142 Kolkata
    3.5 km Directions Map
  • Laskar Para Jame Masjid Sunni jumaa masjid, Laskar Para, 700140 Kolkata
    3.5 km Directions Map
  • Thander Para Masjid V 219, Karbala Road, Sekhpara, Metiabruz, 700018 Kolkata
    3.6 km Directions Map
  • Chatta Rahamania Masjid Chatta Kalikapur Kabala Ali Rd, 700140 Kolkata
    3.7 km Directions Map
  • Karbala Jame Masjid V-231, Thander para, 18, road, nearby Thandar Para Lane, 700018 Kolkata
    3.8 km Directions Map
  • Karbala Amtala Jama Masjid V-209, 1st By Ln, 700018 Kolkata
    3.9 km Directions Map
  • Bartala Jama Masjid Sa Farooque Road, Bartala, Metiabruz, 700018 Kolkata
    4.0 km Directions Map
  • Illaha Jame Masjid Kolkata
    4.0 km Directions Map
  • Panch Masjid Dakhin Chatta, 700140 Kolkata
    4.0 km Directions Map
  • Bhangipara Masjid B-318, 700024 Kolkata
    4.1 km Directions Map

60 more mosques in the area.

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Ramadan 2027 in Maheshtala

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 Maheshtala the fast will last from 12 h 32 min to 13 h 5 min. On the first day suhoor ends at 4:57 am and iftar is at 5:29 pm.

Ramadan 2027 timetable for Maheshtala

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

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Sun and night times in Maheshtala today

Imsak (10 min before Fajr)
4:19 am
Sunrise
5:46 am
Solar noon (zawal)
11:21 am
Sunset
4:56 pm
Day length
11 h 10 min (tomorrow −1 min)
Duha (Chasht) prayer
6:01 am – 11:11 am
Islamic midnight (end of the preferred time for Isha)
11:21 pm
Last third of the night begins (Tahajjud)
12:38 am

When voluntary prayer is disliked

  • While the sun is rising: 5:46 am – 6:01 am
  • While the sun is at its highest point, shortly before 11:21 am
  • While the sun is setting: 4:41 pm – 4:56 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 Maheshtala

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 Maheshtala 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° 4:29 am 6:12 pm
Muslim World League Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 4:29 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) 4:27 am 6:26 pm
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey) Fajr 18°, Isha 17° 4:29 am 6:08 pm
Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia Fajr 16°, Isha 15° 4:38 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 5:55 pm

Prayer times near Maheshtala

  • Sankrail 5.4 km NNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Raghudebbati 6.2 km WNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Fort Gloster 7.2 km W · Maghrib at the same time
  • Budge Budge 7.9 km WSW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Masila 8.3 km NNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Howrah 10 km NE · Maghrib 1 min earlier
  • Bankra 11 km NNE · Maghrib 1 min earlier
  • Dhulagari 12 km NW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Pujali 12 km WSW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Panchla 12 km WNW · Maghrib at the same time
  • Kolkata 13 km ENE · Maghrib 1 min earlier
  • Uluberiya 16 km WSW · Maghrib at the same time

About Maheshtala

Coordinates
22.5086° N, 88.2532° E
Elevation
9 m
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
Population
448,317
Country
India
Region
West Bengal

Questions about prayer times in Maheshtala

What time is Fajr in Maheshtala today?

On Monday, 9 November 2026 Fajr in Maheshtala begins at 4:29 am. The time for Fajr lasts until sunrise at 5:46 am.

What time is Dhuhr in Maheshtala today?

Dhuhr in Maheshtala begins at 11:21 am, just after the sun passes its highest point, and its time lasts until Asr at 3:20 pm.

What time is Asr in Maheshtala today?

Asr begins at 2:32 pm by the Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali rule and at 3:20 pm by the Hanafi rule. Its time lasts until Maghrib at 4:56 pm.

What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Maheshtala today?

Maghrib is at 4:56 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 Maheshtala?

Isha begins at 6:12 pm and is best prayed before Islamic midnight, 11:21 pm tonight. Many scholars allow it until Fajr when there is a need.

When is Tahajjud in Maheshtala?

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 Maheshtala?

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 Maheshtala. 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 Maheshtala?

The Qibla in Maheshtala is 278.2° from true north, to the west. The Kaaba is 4,973 km away.

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

Jumu‘ah replaces Dhuhr on Fridays. On Friday, 13 November Dhuhr in Maheshtala 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 Maheshtala?

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 Maheshtala lasts 12 h 32 min, from Fajr at 4:57 am to Maghrib at 5:29 pm.

How many mosques are there in Maheshtala?

We know of 90 mosques within 6 km of the centre of Maheshtala. The list on this page gives addresses, directions and websites where we have them.