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Prayer Times in India

India has one of the world’s largest Muslim populations, with communities spread across Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and hundreds of other cities. Although India spans multiple longitudes, the entire country uses Indian Standard Time (IST). Musulman.app provides accurate, city-specific prayer times across India using MWL, Hanafi, and regional masjid-supported methods.

Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

Latitude: 28.6139

Longitude: 77.209

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do prayer times vary so much across India?
India spans a wide longitude range but uses a single timezone, causing major solar variations.
Which calculation methods are common in India?
MWL, University of Islamic Sciences Karachi (UISK), and local masjid calculations.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
No, India remains on IST (UTC+5:30) throughout the year.
Are prayer times updated daily?
Yes, Musulman.app recalculates India's timings daily using precise astronomical data.