Prayer times in Varanasi, India
Today, Thursday 29 October 2026 (18 Jumada al-awwal 1448 AH). University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, Hanafi Asr, times in Asia/Kolkata.
Prayer times
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi · Asr Hanafi · Asia/Kolkata
- Fajr04:46Dawn prayer, before sunrise
- Sunrise06:03End of Fajr window, no prayer
- Dhuhr11:41Noon prayer, after sun crosses meridian
- Asr15:42Afternoon prayer (Hanafi: shadow = 2× object)
- Maghrib17:19Sunset prayer
- Isha18:36Night prayer, after twilight ends
Prayer times in Varanasi for the next 7 days
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 04:46 | 06:03 | 11:41 | 15:42 | 17:19 | 18:36 |
| Fri 30 Oct | 04:46 | 06:04 | 11:41 | 15:42 | 17:18 | 18:36 |
| Sat 31 Oct | 04:47 | 06:04 | 11:41 | 15:41 | 17:17 | 18:35 |
| Sun 1 Nov | 04:47 | 06:05 | 11:41 | 15:40 | 17:17 | 18:34 |
| Mon 2 Nov | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 15:40 | 17:16 | 18:34 |
| Tue 3 Nov | 04:48 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 15:39 | 17:15 | 18:33 |
| Wed 4 Nov | 04:49 | 06:07 | 11:41 | 15:39 | 17:15 | 18:33 |
Which method is used for Varanasi
These times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 18°) and the Hanafi Asr rule, the convention most communities in India follow. Your mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes if it follows another convention. To compare, open the live prayer-times finder and switch the method or the Asr school.
Qibla direction from Varanasi: 273.6° west (W), 4,411 km to Mecca →
Prayer times today in other cities in India
- Mumbai Fajr 05:23 · Maghrib 18:06
- Delhi Fajr 05:11 · Maghrib 17:38
- Bengaluru Fajr 05:00 · Maghrib 17:54
- Hyderabad Fajr 05:00 · Maghrib 17:46
- Ahmedabad Fajr 05:26 · Maghrib 18:03
- Chennai Fajr 04:49 · Maghrib 17:43
- Kolkata Fajr 04:23 · Maghrib 17:01
- Surat Fajr 05:24 · Maghrib 18:04
- Pune Fajr 05:19 · Maghrib 18:03
- Jaipur Fajr 05:16 · Maghrib 17:46
- Kanpur Fajr 04:57 · Maghrib 17:28
- Lucknow Fajr 04:55 · Maghrib 17:25
Sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Varanasi: sun times for Varanasi.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Varanasi today?
Fajr in Varanasi today is at 04:46 local time (Asia/Kolkata). Sunrise is at 06:03, which ends the Fajr window. University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
What time is Maghrib in Varanasi today?
Maghrib in Varanasi today is at 17:19, the moment of sunset, which is also when the fast is broken during Ramadan. Isha follows at 18:36.
Which calculation method do these prayer times use?
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi, with the Hanafi Asr rule, the convention most communities in India follow: Fajr at 18° of solar depression, Isha at 18°. Other methods differ by a few minutes at Fajr and Isha; the live prayer-times finder lets you switch method and Asr school.
What is the Qibla direction from Varanasi?
From Varanasi the Qibla is 273.6° from true north (west), 4,411 km from the Kaaba in Mecca.