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Prayer times in Kōttakkal
This page shows today’s salah times in Kōttakkal, 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 follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Kōttakkal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Kōttakkal prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kōttakkal change through the year
Prayer times in Kōttakkal vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:51 PM, giving a day of 12 h 46 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:24 AM and Maghrib to 6:08 PM, and the day is just 11 h 29 min. That is a difference of 1 h 17 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:24 PM |
Kōttakkal is located 1,963 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kōttakkal is called about 5 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 is not accurate in Kōttakkal.
Finding the Qibla from Kōttakkal
From Kōttakkal you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,022 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kōttakkal and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Kōttakkal
Ramadan in Kōttakkal: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:27 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, roughly 12 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 14 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Kōttakkal on the map
The coordinates of Kōttakkal are 11.0009° N and 76.0062° E. The closest places on our site are Parappur (2 km), Othukkungal (4 km), and Urakam (6 km). Kozhikode, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Kerala.
- Name
- Kōttakkal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 44,382
- Coordinates
- 11.00089, 76.00618
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 291.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,022 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kōttakkal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kōttakkal comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:00 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Kōttakkal in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Kōttakkal
- Parappur2 km · north-west
- Othukkungal4 km · north-east
- Urakam6 km · north
- Vengara6 km · north-west
- Kodur7 km · east
- Tennala8 km · west
- Cheriyamundam8 km · south-west
- Ponmundam8 km · south-west
Prayer times in Kōttakkal: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Kōttakkal?
The Qibla in Kōttakkal is 291.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,022 km away.
How long is the fast in Kōttakkal during Ramadan?
About 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kōttakkal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kōttakkal?
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 Kōttakkal differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kōttakkal is 1,963 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kōttakkal comes about 5 minutes later than in New Delhi.