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Prayer times in Arni
This page shows today’s prayer times in Arni, Tamil Nadu, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Today’s prayer times in Arni
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Arni
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Arni by season
Prayer times in Arni change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:29 AM and Maghrib at 6:41 PM, giving a day of 12 h 52 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:52 PM, and the day is just 11 h 23 min. The difference 1 h 29 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:08 PM |
Arni is located 1,787 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Arni comes about 8 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Arni.
Qibla in Arni and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Arni: 288.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,294 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Arni remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Arni during Ramadan
Ramadan in Arni: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:15 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:17 PM, roughly 12 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Arni
Arni is located at 12.6677° N, 79.2853° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Ranipet, 29 km away. Nearby places include Thimiri (18 km), Chetput (24 km), and Polūr (25 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Arni
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 63,671
- Coordinates
- 12.66771, 79.28529
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,294 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arni
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Arni comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:41 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:20 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Arni (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Arni
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arni
What is the Qibla direction in Arni?
The Qibla in Arni is 288.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,294 km away.
How long is the fast in Arni during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Arni?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Arni?
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 Fajr in Arni?
Fajr in Arni changes with the seasons: about 4:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.