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Prayer times in Kaikalapettai
Residents of and visitors to Kaikalapettai can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kaikalapettai is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 23,910 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates 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 Kaikalapettai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Kaikalapettai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kaikalapettai by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kaikalapettai on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kaikalapettai and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 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 | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:04 PM |
Kaikalapettai lies 1,760 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Kaikalapettai comes about 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kaikalapettai.
Qibla direction in Kaikalapettai
From Kaikalapettai you pray towards the west, at an angle of 288.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,368 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kaikalapettai and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Kaikalapettai during Ramadan
For those fasting in Kaikalapettai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:19 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Kaikalapettai on the map
The coordinates of Kaikalapettai are 13.0219° N and 80.1206° E. The nearest cities on our site are Poonamalle (3 km), Porur (4 km), and Mugalivakkam (5 km). Chennai, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Kaikalapettai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 23,910
- Coordinates
- 13.02194, 80.12056
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,368 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kaikalapettai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kaikalapettai comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:45 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kaikalapettai (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kaikalapettai
- Poonamalle3 km · north
- Porur4 km · east
- Mugalivakkam5 km · east
- Kavanur6 km · south-west
- Vīrarāghavapuram6 km · north
- Ramapuram7 km · east
- Pallāvaram7 km · south-east
- Maduraivayal7 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaikalapettai
How long is the fast in Kaikalapettai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kaikalapettai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kaikalapettai?
Fajr in Kaikalapettai depends on the season: about 4:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kaikalapettai?
The Qibla in Kaikalapettai is 288.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,368 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kaikalapettai?
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.