Prayer times in Dhaka

Which way to face

From Dhaka, the Qibla is 278 degrees from true north, measured as a great circle to the Kaaba. A phone compass reads magnetic north, which differs from true north by a few degrees in most places, so treat a compass reading as close rather than exact.

How these times are calculated

These use the University of Islamic Sciences in Karachi convention, 18 degrees for both Fajr and Isha. It is the standard across Bangladesh and the wider subcontinent.

Across the year

In Dhaka Fajr ranges from 03:44 at the height of summer to 05:23 in deep winter, a spread of about 99 minutes. The shift is gradual, a minute or so every few days, which is why a monthly table is more useful than a single day's figures.

A note on Asr

The Asr on this page uses the majority position, where the shadow of an object equals its own length plus the noon shadow. The Hanafi school, which is followed by most Muslims in this region, waits until the shadow is twice that length, which typically falls between forty minutes and an hour and a half later. If your mosque prays Asr noticeably later than shown here, this is usually why.

Every day this month in Dhaka

Questions

What time is Fajr in Dhaka tomorrow?

Fajr is at 04:32 tomorrow in Dhaka, computed for the city's own timezone.

What time is Isha in Dhaka today?

Isha is at 19:09 today. Today's Fajr was 04:32.

Which direction is the Qibla from Dhaka?

278 degrees from true north. A phone compass shows magnetic north, which is a few degrees off true north in most places.

Which calculation method is used for Dhaka?

University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi. It is the convention most widely followed locally, and the section above explains what it sets.

Nearby cities

• Hyderabad
• Lahore
• Karachi
• Kuala Lumpur
• Singapore
• Dubai