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Prayer times in Erode
Looking for the prayer times in Erode? 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 Erode, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 11.3428° N, 77.7274° E, so the times reflect Erode itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Erode
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Erode
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Erode change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Erode on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:39 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 47 min, compared with only 11 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 8:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Erode and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:17 PM |
Erode is located 1,922 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Erode is called about 2 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Erode.
Finding the Qibla from Erode
Qibla from Erode: 290.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,183 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Erode remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Erode
Ramadan in Erode: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:24 PM, about 12 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Erode is located
Erode lies at 11.3428° N, 77.7274° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chamrajnagar, 107 km away. Close by you will find Pallipalayam (5 km), Periya Semūr (5 km), and Ālampālaiyam (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Erode
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 521,891
- Coordinates
- 11.34280, 77.72741
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,183 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Erode
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Erode is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:27 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Erode and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Erode
- Pallipalayam5 km · north-east
- Periya Semūr5 km · north-west
- Ālampālaiyam5 km · north-east
- Tindal6 km · south-west
- Sūryampālaiyam7 km · north
- Elandakuttai9 km · north-east
- Komarapalayam11 km · north
- Bhavāni12 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Erode
What is the Qibla direction in Erode?
The Qibla in Erode is 290.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,183 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Erode?
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 Erode?
Fajr in Erode changes with the seasons: about 4:39 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 Erode?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Erode differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Erode is 1,922 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Erode comes about 2 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.