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Prayer times in Vāzhakulam
Muslims living in Vāzhakulam can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Vāzhakulam is a city in India, in Kerala, with about 18,358 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Vāzhakulam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Vāzhakulam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vāzhakulam by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Vāzhakulam move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:47 AM on 21 June and 5:21 AM on 21 December, a shift of 34 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:08 PM and 6:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 43 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 32 min in 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 | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:24 PM |
Vāzhakulam lies 2,062 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Vāzhakulam is called roughly 3 minutes later than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vāzhakulam.
Qibla in Vāzhakulam and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Vāzhakulam is at 292.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,101 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°.
Fasting hours in Vāzhakulam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Vāzhakulam: 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, 6:31 PM, about 12 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Vāzhakulam is located
Vāzhakulam lies at 10.0938° N, 76.4198° E, in Kerala, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thrissur, 52 km away. Close by you will find Marampilly (3 km), Kunnatnād (6 km), and Edattala (6 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vāzhakulam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kerala, India
- Population
- 18,358
- Coordinates
- 10.09380, 76.41980
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,101 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vāzhakulam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Vāzhakulam comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:32 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Vāzhakulam and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Vāzhakulam
- Marampilly3 km · north-east
- Kunnatnād6 km · south
- Edattala6 km · south-west
- Perumbavoor6 km · east
- Chelamartam6 km · north-east
- Perumpāvūr7 km · east
- Vengola Kizhakkumbāgam7 km · south-east
- Nedumbassery7 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vāzhakulam
What is the Qibla direction in Vāzhakulam?
The Qibla in Vāzhakulam is 292.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,101 km away.
When is Maghrib in Vāzhakulam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Vāzhakulam?
Fajr in Vāzhakulam depends on the season: about 4:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Vāzhakulam?
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.
Do prayer times in Vāzhakulam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Vāzhakulam is 2,062 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vāzhakulam comes about 3 minutes later than in New Delhi.