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Prayer times in Ancharakandy
This page shows today’s salah times in Ancharakandy, Kerala, calculated 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 commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Ancharakandy
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Ancharakandy
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ancharakandy by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ancharakandy on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:46 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 49 min, against only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ancharakandy and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
Ancharakandy is located 1,870 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ancharakandy comes roughly 7 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ancharakandy.
Qibla in Ancharakandy and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ancharakandy is at 290.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,934 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Ancharakandy
Ramadan in Ancharakandy: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:33 PM, roughly 12 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ancharakandy on the map
Ancharakandy is located at 11.8841° N, 75.4850° E, in Kerala, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Kozhikode, 78 km away. Nearby places include Irivēri (3 km), Kudali (4 km), and Kanhirode (4 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ancharakandy
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 23,030
- Coordinates
- 11.88410, 75.48501
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,934 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ancharakandy
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ancharakandy comes roughly 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:03 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ancharakandy and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ancharakandy
- Irivēri3 km · south
- Kudali4 km · north
- Kanhirode4 km · north-west
- Patuvilāyi5 km · south-east
- Patiriyat5 km · south-east
- Chelora5 km · west
- Keevallur5 km · east
- Peralassery6 km · south
Prayer times in Ancharakandy: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Ancharakandy?
Fajr in Ancharakandy changes with the seasons: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ancharakandy?
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 Ancharakandy?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ancharakandy differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ancharakandy is 1,870 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ancharakandy is called roughly 7 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Ancharakandy?
The Qibla in Ancharakandy is 290.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,934 km away.