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Prayer times in Kōttayam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kōttayam, 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 the usual reference in India.
Today’s prayer times in Kōttayam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kōttayam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kōttayam
Prayer times in Kōttayam change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:54 PM, giving a day of 12 h 49 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:27 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 26 min. That is a difference of 1 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 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 | 6:54 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
Kōttayam is located 1,876 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kōttayam 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 is not accurate in Kōttayam.
Finding the Qibla from Kōttayam
In Kōttayam you face towards the west, at an angle of 290.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,942 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kōttayam 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.
Ramadan timetable for Kōttayam
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kōttayam is at about 5:29 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 moves to 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kōttayam is located
The coordinates of Kōttayam are 11.8252° N and 75.5478° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kuttuparamba (2 km), Mangattidam (2 km), and Eruvatti (3 km). Kozhikode, the nearest administrative centre, is 69 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Kerala.
- Name
- Kōttayam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 19,176
- Coordinates
- 11.82519, 75.54779
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,942 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kōttayam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kōttayam takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kōttayam and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kōttayam
- Kuttuparamba2 km · east
- Mangattidam2 km · north
- Eruvatti3 km · south-west
- Pāttyam4 km · south-east
- Patiriyat4 km · north-west
- Katirur5 km · south-west
- Patuvilāyi5 km · north-west
- Mokēri6 km · south-east
Prayer times in Kōttayam: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kōttayam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kōttayam?
Fajr in Kōttayam 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.
Do prayer times in Kōttayam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kōttayam is 1,876 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kōttayam comes roughly 7 minutes later than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Kōttayam?
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 Kōttayam during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.