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Prayer times in Mēppādam
Looking for the prayer times in Mēppādam? 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 Mēppādam, Kerala. Every figure is computed for 9.3242° N, 76.4934° E, so the times reflect Mēppādam itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mēppādam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Mēppādam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mēppādam
It helps to know how prayer times in Mēppādam move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 5:19 AM on 21 December, a difference of 31 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:09 PM and 6:46 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 40 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 35 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 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 | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Mēppādam comes about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes earlier than in the capital. Mēppādam is 2,147 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mēppādam
From Mēppādam you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,142 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mēppādam 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 Mēppādam
Ramadan in Mēppādam: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, about 12 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Mēppādam
The coordinates of Mēppādam are 9.3242° N and 76.4934° E. The closest places on our site are Haripād (6 km), Kumārapuram (9 km), and Karthikappally (9 km). Alappuzha, the nearest administrative centre, is 26 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Kerala.
- Name
- Mēppādam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 17,067
- Coordinates
- 9.32416, 76.49340
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,142 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mēppādam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mēppādam takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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 passing through Mēppādam, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Mēppādam
- Haripād6 km · south-west
- Kumārapuram9 km · south-west
- Karthikappally9 km · south-west
- Mavelikkara10 km · south-east
- Cheppad10 km · south
- Tiruvalla11 km · north-east
- Muthukulam13 km · south
- Chengannūr13 km · east
Prayer times in Mēppādam: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Mēppādam?
Fajr in Mēppādam changes with the seasons: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Mēppādam during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Mēppādam?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Mēppādam?
The Qibla in Mēppādam is 293.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,142 km away.
Do prayer times in Mēppādam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Mēppādam is 2,147 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Mēppādam is called about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi.