Regional capital · Lakshadweep
Prayer times in Kavaratti
Muslims living in Kavaratti can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kavaratti is a regional capital in India, in Lakshadweep, with about 11,210 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Kavaratti today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Kavaratti
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kavaratti change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kavaratti move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:01 AM on 21 June and 5:36 AM on 21 December, a shift of 36 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:23 PM and 7:03 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 45 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 31 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 | 5:34 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:38 PM |
Kavaratti lies 2,063 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kavaratti comes about 18 minutes later than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kavaratti.
Qibla direction in Kavaratti
The Qibla in Kavaratti is at 293.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,700 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 293.1°.
Fasting hours in Kavaratti during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kavaratti is around 5:40 AM and iftar at 6:46 PM, for a fast of 12 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:30 AM and iftar to 6:50 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kavaratti is located
Kavaratti is located at 10.5669° N, 72.6420° E, in Lakshadweep, in India. Nearby places include Trikarpūr South (326 km), Mādāyi (327 km), and Payyanur (327 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kavaratti
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lakshadweep, India
- Population
- 11,210
- Coordinates
- 10.56688, 72.64203
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,700 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kavaratti
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kavaratti takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 4:08 PM for the majority, 5:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Kavaratti in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Kavaratti
- Trikarpūr South326 km · north-east
- Mādāyi327 km · north-east
- Payyanur327 km · north-east
- Trikarpūr North327 km · north-east
- Kunnimangalam329 km · north-east
- Cherukunnu329 km · north-east
- Kannur330 km · north-east
- Azhikkōd330 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kavaratti
How long is the fast in Kavaratti during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kavaratti?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:23 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kavaratti?
Fajr in Kavaratti depends on the season: about 5:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kavaratti differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kavaratti is 2,063 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kavaratti is called about 18 minutes later than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Kavaratti?
The Qibla in Kavaratti is 293.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,700 km away.