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Prayer times in Narakal
This page shows today’s prayer times in Narakal, Kerala, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Namaz times in Narakal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Narakal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Narakal change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Narakal move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 5:21 AM on 21 December, a shift of 34 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:09 PM and 6:48 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 43 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 32 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
Narakal is located 2,069 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Narakal is called about 4 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Narakal.
Qibla in Narakal and distance to Makkah
In Narakal you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 292.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,084 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Narakal 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 Narakal
Fasting in Narakal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:25 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:36 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.
Where Narakal is located
Narakal is located at 10.0383° N, 76.2221° E, in Kerala, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thrissur, 53 km away. Nearby places include Elamkunnapuzha (1 km), Kadamakudi (4 km), and Mulavukad (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Narakal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 23,760
- Coordinates
- 10.03833, 76.22210
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,084 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Narakal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Narakal comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:59 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:33 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Narakal 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 Narakal
- Elamkunnapuzha1 km · south
- Kadamakudi4 km · north-east
- Mulavukad5 km · south-east
- Varappuzha7 km · north-east
- Elūr7 km · north-east
- Cheranellūr8 km · east
- Kottuvalli9 km · north
- Kanayannur9 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Narakal
When is Fajr in Narakal?
Fajr in Narakal depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Narakal differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Narakal is 2,069 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Narakal comes roughly 4 minutes later than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Narakal?
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 Narakal?
The Qibla in Narakal is 292.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,084 km away.
When is Maghrib in Narakal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.