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Prayer times in Varam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Varam, Kerala, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in India.
Today’s prayer times in Varam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Varam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Varam by season
Prayer times in Varam vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:47 AM and Maghrib at 6:55 PM, for a day of 12 h 49 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:27 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day is just 11 h 26 min. That is a difference of 1 h 24 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
Varam lies 1,869 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Varam comes roughly 7 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Varam.
Finding the Qibla from Varam
The Qibla in Varam is at 290.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,926 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 290.4°.
Fasting hours in Varam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Varam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:33 PM, about 12 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Varam
The coordinates of Varam are 11.8996° N and 75.4132° E. The nearest cities on our site are Elayavur (1 km), Puzhathi (3 km), and Chelora (3 km). Kozhikode, the nearest administrative centre, is 83 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Kerala.
- Name
- Varam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 17,008
- Coordinates
- 11.89959, 75.41323
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,926 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Varam
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Varam comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:04 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Varam, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Varam
- Elayavur1 km · south
- Puzhathi3 km · west
- Chelora3 km · east
- Munderi5 km · north-east
- Chālakilakākara6 km · south-east
- Chirakkal6 km · west
- Kanhirode6 km · east
- Pallikunnu6 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Varam
What is the Qibla direction in Varam?
The Qibla in Varam is 290.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,926 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Varam?
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 Varam during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Varam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Varam is 1,869 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Varam comes about 7 minutes later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Varam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 6:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.