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Prayer times in Cuddalore
Residents of and visitors to Cuddalore can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Cuddalore is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 173,636 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Cuddalore
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cuddalore
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cuddalore
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cuddalore on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 49 min, compared with only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cuddalore and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:08 PM |
Cuddalore lies 1,894 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Cuddalore comes roughly 10 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Cuddalore.
Finding the Qibla from Cuddalore
Qibla from Cuddalore: 289.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,377 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Cuddalore is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Cuddalore during Ramadan
Ramadan in Cuddalore: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, roughly 12 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Cuddalore on the map
The coordinates of Cuddalore are 11.7562° N and 79.7669° E. The closest places on our site are Nellikkuppam (11 km), Manaveli (16 km), and Ariyānkuppam (16 km). Puducherry, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Cuddalore
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 173,636
- Coordinates
- 11.75617, 79.76693
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 289.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,377 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cuddalore
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cuddalore takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Cuddalore (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Cuddalore
- Nellikkuppam11 km · west
- Manaveli16 km · north
- Ariyānkuppam16 km · north
- Villianur18 km · north
- Puducherry21 km · north
- Gundupālaiyam21 km · north
- Panruti23 km · west
- Valavanur27 km · north-west
Prayer times in Cuddalore: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Cuddalore?
Fajr in Cuddalore depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Cuddalore during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Cuddalore?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Cuddalore?
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 Cuddalore?
The Qibla in Cuddalore is 289.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,377 km away.