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Prayer times in Changanassery

Looking for the adhan times in Changanassery? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Changanassery, Kerala. Every figure is computed for 9.4420° N, 76.5360° E, so the times reflect Changanassery itself rather than the nearest big city.

Today’s prayer times in Changanassery

  

  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.

Monthly prayer timetable for Changanassery

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Changanassery by season

Prayer times in Changanassery vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:48 AM and Maghrib at 6:46 PM, for a day of 12 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:19 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day is just 11 h 35 min. The difference 1 h 06 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Changanassery (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:19 AM6:28 AM12:31 PM3:46 PM6:35 PM7:44 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:48 AM6:05 AM12:26 PM3:53 PM6:46 PM8:03 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:03 AM6:13 AM12:16 PM3:31 PM6:20 PM7:29 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:19 AM6:34 AM12:22 PM3:41 PM6:09 PM7:24 PM

Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Changanassery is called roughly 3 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 36 minutes earlier than in the capital. Changanassery is 2,134 km away 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 Changanassery

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The Qibla in Changanassery is at 293.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,141 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 293.1°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Changanassery

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Changanassery is around 5:23 AM and iftar at 6:31 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:15 AM and iftar to 6:35 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

Where Changanassery is located

The coordinates of Changanassery are 9.4420° N and 76.5360° E. The nearest cities on our site are Paippad (6 km), Tiruvalla (8 km), and Panachikkad (10 km). Alappuzha, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kerala.

Name
Changanassery
Local name
Changanācheri
Type
City
Part of
Kerala, India
Population
51,430
Coordinates
9.44203, 76.53604
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
293.1° (north-west)
Distance to Makkah
4,141 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Changanassery

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Changanassery comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:31 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 keep your prayers on time in Changanassery and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Changanassery

What is the Qibla direction in Changanassery?

The Qibla in Changanassery is 293.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,141 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Changanassery?

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 Changanassery?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

How long is the fast in Changanassery during Ramadan?

About 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Do prayer times in Changanassery differ from New Delhi?

Yes. Changanassery is 2,134 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Changanassery comes roughly 3 minutes later than in New Delhi.

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