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Kolkata Prayer Times Today

Daily Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayer times for Kolkata, India.

7-Day Prayer Times — Kolkata

Hadith of the Day

"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it."

Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5027

About Kolkata

Kolkata has a Muslim population of over 2 million, with communities of Bengali, Bihari, and Urdu-speaking backgrounds. The city has a rich tradition of Sufi music, Islamic scholarship, and craftsmanship. The Nakhoda Mosque, built to resemble the tomb of Akbar the Great, is the largest mosque in the city.

Popular Mosques in Kolkata

Nakhoda Mosque

📍 Rabindra Sarani, Kolkata 700007

The largest mosque in Kolkata, built in 1926 in Mughal style, inspired by Akbar's tomb in Sikandra.

Jummah: 12:30 PM

Tipu Sultan Mosque

📍 Esplanade E, Dharmatala, Kolkata 700069

Built in 1832 by Tipu Sultan's son, this graceful mosque in central Kolkata has four towering minarets.

Jummah: 12:30 PM

Kolkata Prayer Times — Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr prayer in Kolkata today? ▾
Fajr prayer time in Kolkata today is calculated using the Karachi (University of Islamic Sciences) calculation method. The exact time changes slightly each day and varies by season. Check the live times above for today's Fajr in Kolkata.
How are prayer times calculated for Kolkata? ▾
Prayer times for Kolkata are calculated using the Aladhan API, which uses your location's coordinates and the calculation method standard for India. The calculation accounts for the sun's position, latitude, longitude, and the angles used to calculate Fajr and Isha. You can customise the method using the settings on the prayer times table.
Can I get prayer time reminders for Kolkata? ▾
Yes — click the "Set prayer reminders" button on the prayer times table. This uses your browser's notification system to alert you 5 minutes before each prayer. No app download required; it works directly in your browser.
What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Kolkata? ▾
Fajr is the pre-dawn obligatory prayer, offered from the break of dawn until just before sunrise. Sunrise is not a prayer but marks the end of the Fajr prayer time. Muslims should complete Fajr prayer before sunrise. The gap between Fajr and Sunrise varies by season and location.
What are the popular mosques in Kolkata? ▾
Kolkata has several well-known mosques including Nakhoda Mosque, Tipu Sultan Mosque. Each offers daily prayers and Friday (Jummah) services. See the mosque listings below for addresses and details.

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