Fajr in Kolkata today (14th August 2026) begins at 03:53, calculated with the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences for Kolkata, India. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Fajr Prayer Time in Kolkata Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Kolkata, India
Fajr — Kolkata — Today
03:53
الفجر · Fajr / Fajar / Subh
Method: Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°)
Fajr in Kolkata for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 03:53 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 03:54 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 03:54 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 03:55 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 03:55 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 03:56 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 03:57 |
All Prayer Times in Kolkata Today
Fajr
03:53
Sunrise
05:13
Dhuhr
11:41
Asr
16:16
Maghrib
18:09
Isha
19:28
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)
- Fard Rakaat
- 2
- Time
- pre-dawn
- Arabic
- الفجر
Fajr Prayer in Kolkata — FAQs
- What time is Fajr prayer in Kolkata today?
- Fajr prayer in Kolkata today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 03:53.
- What time does Fajr start in Kolkata?
- Fajr in Kolkata begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise. Today it begins at 03:53.
- Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?
- No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.
- How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?
- Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?
- Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.
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