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Prayer times in Kerala

Prayer times in Kerala (India): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kerala has 365 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Kerala

  

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

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

The times in this card are calculated for Thiruvananthapuram, the main city of Kerala. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

The times above are worked out with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method: Fajr when the sun is 18° below the horizon and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. We fetch the timetable from the AlAdhan service and run the same calculation in your browser, so you still see the times if the connection drops. If your local mosque uses a different calendar, pick a different method in the settings and we will remember your choice.

Prayer calendar for Kerala

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Kerala change through the year

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kerala on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, against only 11 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kerala and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Kerala (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:17 AM6:27 AM12:30 PM3:44 PM6:33 PM7:42 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:48 AM6:05 AM12:24 PM3:51 PM6:43 PM8:00 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:02 AM6:11 AM12:15 PM3:28 PM6:18 PM7:27 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:16 AM6:31 AM12:20 PM3:40 PM6:09 PM7:24 PM

Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Kerala is called roughly 1 minute later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 39 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kerala is 2,239 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Kerala and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Kerala is at 294.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,225 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 294.1°.

Fasting hours in Kerala during Ramadan

Ramadan in Kerala: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 PM, about 13 h of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where Kerala is located

Kerala is one of the regions of India. Its main city, Thiruvananthapuram, is at 8.4855° N, 76.9492° E. The region has 365 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Kerala
Type
Region
Part of
India
Coordinates
8.48550, 76.94924
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
294.1° (north-west)
Distance to Makkah
4,225 km

See Kerala on the map

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kerala

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kerala comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kerala (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.

Prayer times in the cities of Kerala

Nearby cities to Kerala

Prayer times in Kerala: questions and answers

What time is Fajr in Kerala?

Fajr in Kerala depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Kerala?

The Qibla in Kerala is 294.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,225 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Kerala?

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 Kerala differ from New Delhi?

Yes. Kerala is 2,239 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kerala comes about 1 minute later than in New Delhi.

How long is the fast in Kerala during Ramadan?

Roughly 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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