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Prayer times in Cherukunnu
This page shows today’s salah times in Cherukunnu, Kerala, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Cherukunnu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cherukunnu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Cherukunnu by season
Prayer times in Cherukunnu vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:47 AM and Maghrib at 6:56 PM, giving 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 25 min. The difference 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 | 6:40 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
Cherukunnu is located 1,859 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Cherukunnu comes about 8 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cherukunnu.
Qibla in Cherukunnu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Cherukunnu is at 290.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,909 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.3°.
Fasting hours in Cherukunnu during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Cherukunnu is at about 5:30 AM and iftar at 6:33 PM, for a fast of 12 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Cherukunnu is located
The coordinates of Cherukunnu are 11.9956° N and 75.2872° E. The closest places on our site are Kannapuram (2 km), Ezhome (4 km), and Mādāyi (7 km). Kozhikode, the nearest administrative centre, is 99 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Kerala.
- Name
- Cherukunnu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 16,111
- Coordinates
- 11.99564, 75.28717
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,909 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cherukunnu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cherukunnu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:57 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Cherukunnu, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Cherukunnu
- Kannapuram2 km · south-east
- Ezhome4 km · north
- Mādāyi7 km · north-west
- Pāppinisshēri7 km · south-east
- Pariyāram8 km · north-east
- Kalliyasshēri9 km · east
- Taliparamba9 km · north-east
- Cheruthazham10 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cherukunnu
How long is the fast in Cherukunnu 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.
Do prayer times in Cherukunnu differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Cherukunnu is 1,859 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Cherukunnu is called roughly 8 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Cherukunnu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Cherukunnu?
Fajr in Cherukunnu depends on the season: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Cherukunnu?
The Qibla in Cherukunnu is 290.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,909 km away.