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Prayer times in Vadakakarai
Looking for the adhan times in Vadakakarai? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Vadakakarai, Kerala. Every figure is computed for 10.1664° N, 76.2018° E, which means the times match Vadakakarai itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Vadakakarai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Vadakakarai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Vadakakarai by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vadakakarai on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, against only 11 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:18 PM and 12:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vadakakarai and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Vadakakarai is called roughly 4 minutes later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 33 minutes earlier than in the capital. Vadakakarai is 2,055 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Vadakakarai
The Qibla in Vadakakarai is at 292.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,076 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vadakakarai
For those fasting in Vadakakarai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:25 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Vadakakarai is located
Vadakakarai is located at 10.1664° N, 76.2018° E, in Kerala, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thrissur, 39 km away. Close by you will find Moothakunnam (3 km), Chendamangalam (4 km), and Parūr (4 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vadakakarai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 20,571
- Coordinates
- 10.16640, 76.20179
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,076 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vadakakarai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vadakakarai comes roughly 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Vadakakarai and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Vadakakarai
- Moothakunnam3 km · north
- Chendamangalam4 km · east
- Parūr4 km · south-east
- Puthenvelikara5 km · north-east
- Kodungallūr7 km · north
- Kottuvalli8 km · south-east
- Edavilangu9 km · north
- Karumālūr9 km · south-east
Prayer times in Vadakakarai: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Vadakakarai?
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 Vadakakarai?
The Qibla in Vadakakarai is 292.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,076 km away.
Do prayer times in Vadakakarai differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Vadakakarai is 2,055 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vadakakarai is called about 4 minutes later than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Vadakakarai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Vadakakarai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.