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Prayer times in Krishnāpuram
This page shows today’s prayer times in Krishnāpuram, 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 follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Krishnāpuram today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Krishnāpuram
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Krishnāpuram by season
Prayer times in Krishnāpuram vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:49 AM and Maghrib at 6:45 PM, for a day of 12 h 40 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:19 AM and Maghrib to 6:10 PM, and the day is just 11 h 36 min. That is a difference of 1 h 04 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 | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:25 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Krishnāpuram is called about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 37 minutes earlier than in the capital. Krishnāpuram is 2,166 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Krishnāpuram and distance to Makkah
In Krishnāpuram you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,153 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Krishnāpuram 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Krishnāpuram
For those fasting in Krishnāpuram, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:23 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:35 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
About Krishnāpuram
Krishnāpuram lies at 9.1521° N, 76.5234° E, in Kerala, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Kollam, 31 km away. Nearby places include Ochira (2 km), Pattiyūrgrāmam (4 km), and Kayamkulam (4 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Krishnāpuram
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 26,705
- Coordinates
- 9.15212, 76.52338
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,153 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Krishnāpuram
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Krishnāpuram is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Krishnāpuram, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Krishnāpuram
- Ochira2 km · south-west
- Pattiyūrgrāmam4 km · north-west
- Kayamkulam4 km · north-west
- Kattanam5 km · north-east
- Bharanikāvu Tekku5 km · north-east
- Karungappalli6 km · south
- Kandalloor6 km · north-west
- Kulasēkarapuram7 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Krishnāpuram
Which calculation method is used for Krishnāpuram?
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 Krishnāpuram?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Krishnāpuram differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Krishnāpuram is 2,166 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Krishnāpuram is called about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Krishnāpuram?
The Qibla in Krishnāpuram is 293.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,153 km away.
When is Fajr in Krishnāpuram?
Fajr in Krishnāpuram changes with the seasons: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.