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Prayer times in Gummidipundi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gummidipundi, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Today’s prayer times in Gummidipundi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Gummidipundi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gummidipundi
It is useful to know how prayer times in Gummidipundi move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:24 AM on 21 June and 5:11 AM on 21 December, a shift of 47 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:48 PM and 6:39 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 55 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 20 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:24 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:04 PM |
Gummidipundi is located 1,718 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Gummidipundi comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Gummidipundi.
Qibla direction in Gummidipundi
From Gummidipundi you face towards the west, at an angle of 287.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,353 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Gummidipundi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Gummidipundi
Ramadan in Gummidipundi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, about 12 h 50 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Gummidipundi
Gummidipundi lies at 13.4077° N, 80.1088° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chennai, 40 km away. Close by you will find Ponneri (12 km), Mīnjūr (22 km), and Pādiyanallūr (24 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gummidipundi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 18,891
- Coordinates
- 13.40765, 80.10879
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 287.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,353 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gummidipundi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gummidipundi comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gummidipundi (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Gummidipundi
- Ponneri12 km · south-east
- Mīnjūr22 km · south-east
- Pādiyanallūr24 km · south
- Nāravārikuppam25 km · south
- Puzhal29 km · south
- Mathur30 km · south-east
- Kattivākkam31 km · south-east
- Madhavaram32 km · south-east
Prayer times in Gummidipundi: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Gummidipundi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gummidipundi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Gummidipundi?
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 Gummidipundi?
Fajr in Gummidipundi depends on the season: about 4:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Gummidipundi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Gummidipundi is 1,718 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Gummidipundi is called about 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.