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Prayer times in Palakollu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Palakollu, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Palakollu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Palakollu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Palakollu by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Palakollu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:10 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:53 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Palakollu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:12 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:53 PM |
Palakollu is located 1,423 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Palakollu comes roughly 18 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Palakollu.
Qibla in Palakollu and distance to Makkah
From Palakollu you face towards the west, at an angle of 283.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,427 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Palakollu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Palakollu during Ramadan
Fasting in Palakollu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 5:08 AM on the first day, 12 h 44 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
About Palakollu
Palakollu lies at 16.5167° N, 81.7300° E, in Andhra Pradesh, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Eluru, 70 km away. Nearby places include Narasapuram (10 km), Penugonda (15 km), and Bhimavaram (22 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Palakollu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Population
- 81,199
- Coordinates
- 16.51670, 81.73000
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 283.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,427 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Palakollu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Palakollu takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:11 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:29 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Palakollu and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Palakollu
- Narasapuram10 km · south
- Penugonda15 km · north
- Bhimavaram22 km · west
- Attili25 km · north-west
- Tanuku27 km · north
- Amalāpuram30 km · east
- Akivīdu38 km · west
- Tadepalligudem40 km · north-west
Prayer times in Palakollu: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Palakollu?
Fajr in Palakollu depends on the season: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Palakollu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Palakollu differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Palakollu is 1,423 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Palakollu comes roughly 18 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Palakollu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 44 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 Palakollu?
The Qibla in Palakollu is 283.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,427 km away.