Sylhet Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Sylhet, Bangladesh: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Sylhet
- Fajr: 3:44 AM
- Sunrise: 5:12 AM
- Dhuhr: 11:59 AM
- Asr: 3:22 PM
- Maghrib: 6:45 PM
- Isha: 8:12 PM
Islamic Resources for Sylhet
About Sylhet
Sylhet sits on the banks of the Surma River in northeastern Bangladesh, serving as the administrative centre of both Sylhet District and Sylhet Division. With a metropolitan-area population estimated at over one million, it ranks among the largest urban areas in the country and is a focal point of religious and cultural life in the region. For Muslims living here or visiting, this page provides daily prayer times aligned to the city's exact coordinates and timezone.
Prayer Times in Sylhet
Prayer times for Sylhet are calculated using the method of the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi, and shown in Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka), which does not observe daylight saving, so the schedule shifts only with the natural movement of the sun through the year. At a latitude of roughly 24.9 degrees north, the city has a clear seasonal rhythm: longer daylight in summer pushes Fajr earlier and Isha later, while shorter winter days draw the two ends of the day closer together, though the variation is moderate rather than extreme. The qibla from Sylhet points to a bearing of about 277 degrees, just north of due west toward Mecca. The live grid above lists the exact times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha each day.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Sylhet
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Sylhet?
Prayer times on this page are calculated using the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is widely followed across the region. The daily times are based on Sylhet's geographic coordinates and shown in Bangladesh Standard Time (Asia/Dhaka).
In which direction is the qibla from Sylhet?
From Sylhet, the qibla is at a bearing of approximately 277 degrees, which is just north of due west. Worshippers face this direction toward the Kaaba in Mecca for the five daily prayers.
Do prayer times in Sylhet change much during the year?
Yes, but moderately. Because Sylhet lies at about 24.9 degrees north, summer brings longer days with an earlier Fajr and a later Isha, while winter days are shorter and the prayer times sit closer together. Bangladesh does not observe daylight saving time, so the schedule changes only with the natural seasonal shift of sunrise and sunset.
Prayer Time FAQ for Sylhet
What time is Fajr prayer in Sylhet today?
Fajr prayer time in Sylhet today is 3:44 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Sylhet today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Sylhet today is 11:59 AM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Sylhet today?
Asr prayer time in Sylhet today is 3:22 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Sylhet today?
Maghrib prayer time in Sylhet today is 6:45 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Sylhet today?
Isha prayer time in Sylhet today is 8:12 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Sylhet?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Sylhet, around 11:59 AM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Sylhet?
The Qibla from Sylhet is 277°, facing west toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Sylhet
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Sylhet is 3:44 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Sylhet is 11:59 AM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Sylhet is 3:22 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Sylhet is 6:45 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Sylhet is 8:12 PM.
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