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Prayer times in Chicholi

Looking for the prayer times in Chicholi? 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 Chicholi, Maharashtra (Mahādula). Every figure is computed for 21.2664° N, 79.1156° E, so the times reflect Chicholi itself rather than the nearest big city.

Salah times in Chicholi today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in India we use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+5:30) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Chicholi prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chicholi

It is useful to know how prayer times in Chicholi move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:07 AM on 21 June and 5:27 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 20 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:37 PM and 6:58 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 26 min around the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 50 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Chicholi (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:04 AM6:18 AM12:21 PM3:46 PM6:24 PM7:38 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:07 AM5:32 AM12:15 PM3:35 PM6:58 PM8:23 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:49 AM6:02 AM12:06 PM3:31 PM6:09 PM7:23 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:27 AM6:46 AM12:11 PM3:16 PM5:37 PM6:56 PM

Chicholi lies 840 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Chicholi is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Chicholi.

Qibla direction in Chicholi

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The Qibla in Chicholi is at 277.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,058 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 277.6°.

Ramadan timetable for Chicholi

Ramadan in Chicholi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:08 PM, about 12 h 35 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 32 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where Chicholi is located

Chicholi is located at 21.2664° N, 79.1156° E, in Maharashtra, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Nagpur, 14 km away. Close by you will find Mahādula (4 km), Kāmthi (10 km), and Kanhān (14 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Chicholi
Type
City
Part of
Maharashtra, India
Population
18,469
Coordinates
21.26644, 79.11559
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Calculation method
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Qibla direction
277.6° (west)
Distance to Makkah
4,058 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chicholi

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chicholi comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:21 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

If you are passing through Chicholi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.

Nearby cities to Chicholi

Prayer times in Chicholi: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Chicholi?

The Qibla in Chicholi is 277.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,058 km away.

What time is Fajr in Chicholi?

Fajr in Chicholi depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Chicholi?

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.

When is Maghrib in Chicholi?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

How long is the fast in Chicholi during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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