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Prayer times in Ambattur
Looking for the prayer times in Ambattur? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ambattur, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 13.0982° N, 80.1615° E, so the times reflect Ambattur itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ambattur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Ambattur prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ambattur by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ambattur on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, compared with only 11 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ambattur and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:04 PM |
Ambattur lies 1,753 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ambattur is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ambattur.
Finding the Qibla from Ambattur
From Ambattur you pray towards the west, at an angle of 287.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,369 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ambattur and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ambattur
For those fasting in Ambattur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Ambattur on the map
The coordinates of Ambattur are 13.0982° N and 80.1615° E. The closest places on our site are Maduraivayal (4 km), Avadi (6 km), and Vīrarāghavapuram (6 km). Chennai, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Ambattur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 466,205
- Coordinates
- 13.09818, 80.16152
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 287.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,369 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ambattur
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ambattur is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:45 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Ambattur, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Ambattur
- Maduraivayal4 km · south
- Avadi6 km · west
- Vīrarāghavapuram6 km · south-west
- Nerkunram7 km · south-east
- Porur7 km · south
- Poonamalle7 km · south-west
- Ramapuram8 km · south
- Mugalivakkam9 km · south
Prayer times in Ambattur: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Ambattur?
The Qibla in Ambattur is 287.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,369 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ambattur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ambattur differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ambattur is 1,753 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ambattur is called about 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Ambattur during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ambattur?
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.