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Prayer times in Challakere
Muslims living in Challakere can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Challakere is a city in India, in Karnataka, with about 55,194 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Challakere today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Challakere
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Challakere change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Challakere on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:36 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, compared with only 11 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Challakere and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:36 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Challakere is called roughly 2 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes earlier than in the capital. Challakere is 1,592 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Challakere
Qibla direction for Challakere: 286.9° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,967 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Challakere is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Challakere during Ramadan
Ramadan in Challakere: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:27 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:25 PM, about 12 h 49 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 20 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Challakere is located
The coordinates of Challakere are 14.3180° N and 76.6517° E. The nearest cities on our site are Chitradurga (29 km), Jagalūr (40 km), and Hiriyūr (42 km). Bengaluru, the nearest administrative centre, is 181 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Karnataka.
- Name
- Challakere
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Karnataka, India
- Population
- 55,194
- Coordinates
- 14.31800, 76.65165
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 286.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,967 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Challakere
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Challakere is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 69 minutes around 21 June: 3:51 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Challakere (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Challakere
- Chitradurga29 km · west
- Jagalūr40 km · north-west
- Hiriyūr42 km · south
- Molakālumuru46 km · north
- Rāyadrug48 km · north-east
- Kalyandurg55 km · north-east
- Holalkere59 km · south-west
- Sīra70 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Challakere
What is the Qibla direction in Challakere?
The Qibla in Challakere is 286.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,967 km away.
Do prayer times in Challakere differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Challakere is 1,592 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Challakere comes about 2 minutes later than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Challakere?
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.
When is Maghrib in Challakere?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Challakere during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.