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Prayer times in Ilaiyankudi
Looking for the adhan times in Ilaiyankudi? 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 Ilaiyankudi, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 9.6251° N, 78.6243° E, so the times reflect Ilaiyankudi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ilaiyankudi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Ilaiyankudi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ilaiyankudi by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Ilaiyankudi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:39 AM on 21 June and 5:11 AM on 21 December, a shift of 32 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:00 PM and 6:38 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 41 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 34 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 | 5:10 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:16 PM |
Ilaiyankudi lies 2,117 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Ilaiyankudi comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ilaiyankudi.
Finding the Qibla from Ilaiyankudi
The Qibla in Ilaiyankudi is at 292.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,344 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ilaiyankudi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ilaiyankudi is at about 5:15 AM and iftar at 6:23 PM, for a fast of 12 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:26 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Ilaiyankudi
The coordinates of Ilaiyankudi are 9.6251° N and 78.6243° E. The nearest cities on our site are Paramagudi (10 km), Manamadurai (18 km), and Sivaganga (29 km). Madurai, the nearest administrative centre, is 64 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Ilaiyankudi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 24,767
- Coordinates
- 9.62512, 78.62434
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,344 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ilaiyankudi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ilaiyankudi comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ilaiyankudi and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ilaiyankudi
- Paramagudi10 km · south-west
- Manamadurai18 km · west
- Sivaganga29 km · north-west
- Ramanathapuram36 km · south-east
- Devakottai42 km · north-east
- Tondi45 km · east
- Tiruppuvanam46 km · north-west
- Kilakarai47 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ilaiyankudi
Do prayer times in Ilaiyankudi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Ilaiyankudi is 2,117 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ilaiyankudi comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
What is the Qibla direction in Ilaiyankudi?
The Qibla in Ilaiyankudi is 292.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,344 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ilaiyankudi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ilaiyankudi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Ilaiyankudi?
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.