Prayer times in Contai today
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · 1 Jumada II 1448 AH · IST (UTC+5:30)
Today's times
Maghrib in Contai today, Wednesday 11 November 2026, is at 4:58 PM (IST). Fajr is at 4:32 AM, Dhuhr 11:23 AM, Asr 3:23 PM and Isha 6:15 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 4:32 AM. Times use the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) with Hanafi Asr. The qibla is 279° from true north.
- Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi · 18° / 18°
- City centre 21.7798; 87.7489
Contai
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · 1 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi · Fajr 18°, Isha 18° Change method This week
Contai prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov 28 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sat 14 Nov 4 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. In India local moon sighting decides the date, which often falls one day later.
How times shift in Contai, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 8 min (5:03 PM → 4:55 PM), Fajr moves later by 15 min (4:27 AM → 4:42 AM).
Data: Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation per day. Times in IST; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Contai
278.86°
from true north, towards the west. Simply: face west, then turn 9° to the right.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 4,934 km
- City coordinates
- 21.7798; 87.7489
Qibla 278.86° · west
Simply: face west, then turn 9° to the right. · 4,934 km
Cities near Contai
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egra | 26 km | 4:33 AM | 4:59 PM | 278.7° |
| Kakdwip | 47 km | 4:30 AM | 4:56 PM | 278.9° |
| Haldia | 49 km | 4:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 278.7° |
| Monoharpur | 50 km | 4:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 278.6° |
| Mahishadal | 51 km | 4:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 278.5° |
| Jaleshwar | 54 km | 4:34 AM | 5:00 PM | 278.7° |
| Tamluk | 61 km | 4:31 AM | 4:57 PM | 278.4° |
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi. Maghrib differs by at most 2 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Contai today?
4:58 PM (IST) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, calculated with the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method for Contai's coordinates.
Why can these times differ from my mosque's timetable?
They are calculated with the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) for the coordinates of the city centre. India has no single national authority for prayer times, and these times have not been checked minute by minute against a local timetable, so they can differ by a few minutes. For congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
The default for India is Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) with Hanafi Asr. India has no single national authority for prayer times, so you can change the method under Calculation method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Contai?
The Hanafi Asr at 3:23 PM. The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr begins earlier; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Egra and Kakdwip?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 2 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Contai?
278.86° from true north, towards the west. Face west and turn 9° to the right. The Kaaba is 4,934 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · Karachi method (University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi): Fajr 18°, Isha 18°, Hanafi Asr; India has no single national authority, and the times have not been checked minute by minute against a local timetable
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-centre coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate; in India local moon sighting decides the date, which often falls one day later
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Coordinates · 21.7798; 87.7489 · Asia/Kolkata · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0