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Prayer times in Vaikam
Looking for the prayer times in Vaikam? Below 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 Vaikam, Kerala. Every figure is computed for 9.7486° N, 76.3964° E, which means the times match Vaikam itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Vaikam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Vaikam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Vaikam
It is useful to know how prayer times in Vaikam move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 5:20 AM on 21 December, a shift of 32 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:09 PM and 6:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 42 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 33 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 | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
Vaikam is located 2,100 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Vaikam is called about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vaikam.
Qibla direction in Vaikam
In Vaikam you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 292.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,114 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vaikam 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.
Fasting hours in Vaikam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Vaikam: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:32 PM, roughly 12 h 58 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Vaikam on the map
The coordinates of Vaikam are 9.7486° N and 76.3964° E. The nearest cities on our site are Pallipuram (4 km), Thycattusserry (6 km), and Vayalār (8 km). Alappuzha, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Kerala.
- Name
- Vaikam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 23,234
- Coordinates
- 9.74858, 76.39637
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,114 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vaikam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vaikam 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 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 4:58 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Vaikam and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Vaikam
- Pallipuram4 km · west
- Thycattusserry6 km · north-west
- Vayalār8 km · south-west
- Kokōtamangalam South9 km · south-west
- Kutiatodu9 km · north-west
- Shertallai9 km · south-west
- Thanneermukkom10 km · south
- Cherthala10 km · south-west
Prayer times in Vaikam: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Vaikam?
The Qibla in Vaikam is 292.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,114 km away.
Do prayer times in Vaikam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Vaikam is 2,100 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vaikam comes about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Vaikam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Vaikam?
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 Vaikam during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.