Prayer times – Haldwani

Muslim Presence in Haldwani: Haldwani, a city in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, has a long-standing Muslim community that contributes to the city's cultural fabric. While specific historical records are limited, the presence of mosques and prayer places in and around Haldwani indicates a settled Muslim population that has been part of the region for generations.

Community Implantation: The Muslim community in Haldwani is served by several mosques and prayer places, with notable clusters in nearby areas such as Baheri, Uttar Pradesh. Among these, Jama masjid in Baheri stands out as a prominent listed mosque, located at Jama masjid, Baheri, Uttar Pradesh 243201. Other prayer places like USMAN-E-GHANI, Chungi wali, and NOORI MASJID are also present, reflecting a well-established network of worship spaces in the region.

Prayer Time Orientation: Muslims in Haldwani follow the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—which vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset. The city operates on Asia/Kolkata timezone, and prayer times are calculated using standard methods. The Qibla direction for Haldwani is oriented towards Mecca, which is approximately 6,483 km away, ensuring accurate alignment for prayers.