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Prayer times in Dindigul
Looking for the prayer times in Dindigul? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 10.3690° N, 77.9804° E, which means the times match Dindigul itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Dindigul today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Dindigul
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Dindigul by season
Prayer times in Dindigul change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:40 AM and Maghrib at 6:42 PM, for a day of 12 h 44 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:15 AM and Maghrib to 6:02 PM, and the day is just 11 h 31 min. The difference 1 h 13 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 | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:17 PM |
Dindigul lies 2,031 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Dindigul comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Dindigul.
Qibla in Dindigul and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Dindigul is at 291.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,248 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dindigul
For those fasting in Dindigul, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 5:18 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:29 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.
Dindigul on the map
Dindigul lies at 10.3690° N, 77.9804° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Madurai, 52 km away. Close by you will find Sīlappādi (4 km), Adiyanuthu (4 km), and Tādikombu (8 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dindigul
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 292,512
- Coordinates
- 10.36896, 77.98036
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 291.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,248 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dindigul
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dindigul comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Dindigul, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Dindigul
- Sīlappādi4 km · north-east
- Adiyanuthu4 km · south
- Tādikombu8 km · north
- Agaram9 km · north-west
- Chinnalapatti11 km · south-west
- Vadamadurai15 km · north-east
- V.S.K.Valasai (Dindigul-Dist.)20 km · east
- Ayyalur23 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dindigul
When is Fajr in Dindigul?
Fajr in Dindigul changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Dindigul?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 December and 6:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Dindigul?
The Qibla in Dindigul is 291.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,248 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dindigul?
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.
Do prayer times in Dindigul differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Dindigul is 2,031 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Dindigul comes about 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.