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Prayer times in Chikodi

This page shows today’s prayer times in Chikodi, Karnataka, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in India.

Adhan times in Chikodi today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in India we use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+5:30) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Chikodi

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chikodi

Prayer times in Chikodi vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:39 AM and Maghrib at 7:07 PM, giving a day of 13 h 06 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 6:04 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 09 min. That is a difference of 1 h 57 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Chikodi (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:25 AM6:36 AM12:39 PM4:01 PM6:43 PM7:54 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:39 AM6:00 AM12:33 PM3:58 PM7:07 PM8:28 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:09 AM6:21 AM12:24 PM3:46 PM6:27 PM7:39 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:38 AM6:55 AM12:29 PM3:41 PM6:04 PM7:21 PM

Chikodi lies 1,382 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Chikodi comes roughly 11 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chikodi.

Qibla in Chikodi and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Chikodi is at 284.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,690 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.2°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Chikodi

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Chikodi is at about 5:37 AM and iftar at 6:31 PM, for a fast of 12 h 44 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:23 AM and iftar to 6:40 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

Where Chikodi is located

Chikodi is located at 16.4290° N, 74.5859° E, in Karnataka, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Bicholim, 115 km away. Close by you will find Sadalgi (16 km), Raybag (21 km), and Nipāni (22 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Chikodi
Type
City
Part of
Karnataka, India
Population
38,307
Coordinates
16.42898, 74.58591
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
284.2° (west)
Distance to Makkah
3,690 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Chikodi

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chikodi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:39 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 72 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Chikodi (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chikodi

What is the Qibla direction in Chikodi?

The Qibla in Chikodi is 284.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,690 km away.

When is Fajr in Chikodi?

Fajr in Chikodi changes with the seasons: about 4:39 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Chikodi?

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.

Do prayer times in Chikodi differ from New Delhi?

Yes. Chikodi is 1,382 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Chikodi comes about 11 minutes later than in New Delhi.

How long is the fast in Chikodi 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.

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