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Prayer times in Aruppukkottai
Looking for the prayer times in Aruppukkottai? 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 Aruppukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 9.5096° N, 78.0959° E, so the times reflect Aruppukkottai itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Aruppukkottai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Aruppukkottai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Aruppukkottai
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aruppukkottai on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aruppukkottai and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:18 PM |
Aruppukkottai is located 2,127 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Aruppukkottai comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to 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 Aruppukkottai.
Qibla direction in Aruppukkottai
In Aruppukkottai you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 292.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,296 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aruppukkottai and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Aruppukkottai
Ramadan in Aruppukkottai: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:25 PM, about 12 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 12 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Aruppukkottai
The coordinates of Aruppukkottai are 9.5096° N and 78.0959° E. The closest places on our site are Pālaiyampatti (3 km), Virudunagar (17 km), and Kariapatti (18 km). Madurai, the nearest administrative centre, is 46 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Aruppukkottai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 87,722
- Coordinates
- 9.50960, 78.09588
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,296 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Aruppukkottai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Aruppukkottai comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 Aruppukkottai
- Pālaiyampatti3 km · north
- Virudunagar17 km · north-west
- Kariapatti18 km · north
- Sattur25 km · south-west
- Tiruttangal29 km · west
- Sivakasi33 km · west
- Tirumangalam37 km · north
- Tiruppuvanam39 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aruppukkottai
Do prayer times in Aruppukkottai differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Aruppukkottai is 2,127 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Aruppukkottai is called about 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Aruppukkottai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Aruppukkottai?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Aruppukkottai?
The Qibla in Aruppukkottai is 292.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,296 km away.
When is Maghrib in Aruppukkottai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.