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Prayer Times Kolkata Today – Fajr to Isha

Today's Namaz timings for Kolkata, West Bengal: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Tahajjud.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Fajr time in Kolkata?

Fajr (morning prayer) in Kolkata, West Bengal begins when the sun is 15 degrees below the horizon before dawn — typically about 90 minutes before sunrise. The exact time changes daily with the season.

What time is Maghrib in Kolkata today?

Maghrib (sunset prayer) in Kolkata begins at the actual sunset time. It is a short window of approximately 30 minutes. For Kolkata (22.57°N), the sunset time varies by several minutes each day throughout the year.

What time is Isha in Kolkata tonight?

Isha (night prayer) in Kolkata begins when the sun is approximately 15-18 degrees below the horizon after sunset, typically about 75-90 minutes after Maghrib.

Do prayer times change daily in India?

Yes. Because all prayer times depend on the sun's actual position, they shift by a few minutes each day as the seasons change. India observes IST (UTC+5:30) year-round with no DST, but local solar time can differ by up to 30 minutes from the clock time depending on your longitude.

Islamic Prayer Times for Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) is located at 22.5675°N, 88.3700°E. All five daily prayers — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha — plus the voluntary Tahajjud night prayer are calculated from the exact sunrise and sunset at these coordinates. India observes IST (UTC+5:30) year-round without Daylight Saving Time. Because India is geographically wide, the actual solar time in Kolkata may differ from Mumbai or Delhi by 15-30 minutes — making city-specific calculation important for accurate prayer times.