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Prayer times in Azhikkōd
This page shows today’s salah times in Azhikkōd, Kerala, worked out 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 use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Adhan times in Azhikkōd today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Azhikkōd
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Azhikkōd by season
Prayer times in Azhikkōd change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:47 AM and Maghrib at 6:55 PM, for a day of 12 h 50 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:28 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 26 min. That is a difference of 1 h 24 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
Azhikkōd is located 1,867 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Azhikkōd is called roughly 8 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Azhikkōd.
Qibla direction in Azhikkōd
In Azhikkōd you face towards the west, at an angle of 290.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,917 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Azhikkōd 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 Azhikkōd during Ramadan
For those fasting in Azhikkōd, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:33 PM and imsak at 5:30 AM on the first day, 12 h 53 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Azhikkōd is located
Azhikkōd is located at 11.9199° N, 75.3355° E, in Kerala, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Kozhikode, 89 km away. Close by you will find Chirakkal (3 km), Pallikunnu (4 km), and Pāppinisshēri (4 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Azhikkōd
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 25,195
- Coordinates
- 11.91985, 75.33549
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,917 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Azhikkōd
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Azhikkōd comes roughly 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:04 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Azhikkōd (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Azhikkōd
- Chirakkal3 km · east
- Pallikunnu4 km · south-east
- Pāppinisshēri4 km · north
- Puzhathi6 km · east
- Kannur6 km · south
- Kalliyasshēri7 km · north-east
- Kannapuram8 km · north-west
- Varam9 km · east
Prayer times in Azhikkōd: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Azhikkōd?
The Qibla in Azhikkōd is 290.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,917 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Azhikkōd?
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.
How long is the fast in Azhikkōd during Ramadan?
About 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Azhikkōd?
Fajr in Azhikkōd changes with the seasons: about 4:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Azhikkōd differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Azhikkōd is 1,867 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Azhikkōd is called roughly 8 minutes later than in New Delhi.