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Prayer times in Machilipatnam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Machilipatnam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Machilipatnam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Machilipatnam change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Machilipatnam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 06 min, compared with only 11 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Machilipatnam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:55 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Machilipatnam is called about 16 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 42 minutes earlier than in the capital. Machilipatnam is 1,440 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Machilipatnam
The Qibla in Machilipatnam is at 284.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,375 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 284.2°.
Fasting hours in Machilipatnam during Ramadan
Fasting in Machilipatnam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:05 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 45 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:14 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
About Machilipatnam
Machilipatnam lies at 16.1875° N, 81.1389° E, in Andhra Pradesh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thenali, 54 km away. Nearby places include Pedana (8 km), Kanuru (17 km), and Challapalle (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Machilipatnam
- Local name
- Machilīpatnam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Population
- 192,827
- Coordinates
- 16.18747, 81.13888
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 284.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,375 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Machilipatnam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Machilipatnam comes about 72 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Machilipatnam, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Machilipatnam
- Pedana8 km · north
- Kanuru17 km · north-east
- Challapalle23 km · west
- Avanigadda30 km · south-west
- Gudivāda32 km · north-west
- Vuyyūru37 km · north-west
- Repalle38 km · south-west
- Bhattiprolu39 km · west
Prayer times in Machilipatnam: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Machilipatnam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Machilipatnam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Machilipatnam is 1,440 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Machilipatnam is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Machilipatnam?
We use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Machilipatnam during Ramadan?
About 12 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Machilipatnam?
The Qibla in Machilipatnam is 284.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,375 km away.