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Prayer times in Chokkanāthapuram
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chokkanāthapuram, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Namaz times in Chokkanāthapuram today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Chokkanāthapuram prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chokkanāthapuram change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Chokkanāthapuram move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:43 AM on 21 June and 5:17 AM on 21 December, a shift of 33 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 43 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 33 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 | 5:15 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Chokkanāthapuram comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 38 minutes earlier than in the capital. Chokkanāthapuram is 2,072 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Chokkanāthapuram
The Qibla in Chokkanāthapuram is at 292.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,200 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Chokkanāthapuram
For those fasting in Chokkanāthapuram, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:27 PM and imsak at 5:20 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Chokkanāthapuram is located
The coordinates of Chokkanāthapuram are 9.9921° N and 77.3566° E. The closest places on our site are Bodinayakkanur (2 km), Tevāram (13 km), and Allinagaram (14 km). Madurai, the nearest administrative centre, is 84 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Chokkanāthapuram
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 15,625
- Coordinates
- 9.99207, 77.35657
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,200 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chokkanāthapuram
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chokkanāthapuram comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:28 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chokkanāthapuram (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Chokkanāthapuram
- Bodinayakkanur2 km · north
- Tevāram13 km · south-west
- Allinagaram14 km · east
- Chinnamanūr17 km · south
- Kombai17 km · south
- Uttamapālaiyam21 km · south
- Periyakulam25 km · north-east
- Kāmayakkavundanpatti28 km · south
Prayer times in Chokkanāthapuram: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Chokkanāthapuram differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Chokkanāthapuram is 2,072 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Chokkanāthapuram is called about 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Chokkanāthapuram during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Chokkanāthapuram?
Fajr in Chokkanāthapuram changes with the seasons: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Chokkanāthapuram?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Chokkanāthapuram?
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.