📅 January 2026

Prayer Times Calendar for Bendigo - January 2026

This is the complete prayer times calendar for Bendigo, Victoria, Australia for January 2026. All times are calculated using the ISNA method specific to coordinates -36.7570°N, 144.2794°E.

January Prayer Time Patterns in Bendigo

During January 2026, Bendigo experiences summer conditions in the southern hemisphere. This affects the prayer times throughout the month:

• Fajr (Dawn): Begins at 04:38 on the 1st and shifts to 05:16 by the end of the month
• Maghrib (Sunset): Starts at 20:45 early in the month and changes to 20:35 by month's end
• Daylight Duration: The time between Fajr and Maghrib decreases during this month
• Fasting Hours: From approximately 16 hours 7 minutes to 15 hours 19 minutes

Understanding the Five Daily Prayers

Muslims in Bendigo observe five obligatory daily prayers (Salah), each with its designated time window based on the sun's position:

• Fajr (الفجر): The pre-dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In January, it begins around 04:38 in Bendigo.
• Dhuhr (الظهر): The midday prayer, offered after the sun passes its zenith. During January, Dhuhr in Bendigo is typically around 13:26.
• Asr (العصر): The afternoon prayer, begins when an object's shadow equals its length. In January, Asr time is approximately 17:18.
• Maghrib (المغرب): The sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun sets. This also marks Iftar time during Ramadan.
• Isha (العشاء): The night prayer, offered after twilight disappears. In Bendigo during January, Isha begins around 22:14.

ISNA Calculation Method

The prayer times on this page are calculated using the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) method, which is widely used in Australia. This method uses:

• Fajr angle: 15° below the horizon
• Isha angle: 15° below the horizon
• Asr calculation: Standard (Shafi'i) method where shadow equals object length

Tips for January Prayers in Bendigo

• During summer, Fajr comes very early. Consider setting multiple alarms to wake up for this blessed prayer.
• Isha prayer times are later in summer. Stay hydrated and maintain your energy for the night prayer.
• Bookmark this page or install our PWA for quick access to daily prayer times.
• Enable notifications to receive prayer time alerts throughout the day.