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Prayer times in Arakkonam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Prayer times in Arakkonam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Arakkonam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Arakkonam change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Arakkonam move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:27 AM on 21 June and 5:12 AM on 21 December, a shift of 45 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:50 PM and 6:40 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 54 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 21 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:06 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Arakkonam comes about 10 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 42 minutes earlier than in the capital. Arakkonam is 1,746 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Arakkonam
Qibla direction for Arakkonam: 288.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,319 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Arakkonam is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Arakkonam
Ramadan in Arakkonam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:15 PM, about 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Arakkonam is located
The coordinates of Arakkonam are 13.0845° N and 79.6705° E. The closest places on our site are Thiruthani (12 km), Tiruvallur (27 km), and Sholinghur (27 km). Ranipet, the nearest administrative centre, is 41 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Arakkonam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 79,080
- Coordinates
- 13.08449, 79.67053
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,319 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Arakkonam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Arakkonam is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Arakkonam
- Thiruthani12 km · north-west
- Tiruvallur27 km · east
- Sholinghur27 km · west
- Nagari28 km · north
- Kanchipuram28 km · south
- Vengattūr28 km · east
- Podaturpet30 km · north-west
- Nattappettai31 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arakkonam
How long is the fast in Arakkonam 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Arakkonam?
The Qibla in Arakkonam is 288.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,319 km away.
What time is Fajr in Arakkonam?
Fajr in Arakkonam changes with the seasons: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Arakkonam?
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 Arakkonam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.