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Prayer times in Kanchipuram
Looking for the prayer times in Kanchipuram? On this page 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 Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 12.8352° N, 79.7001° E, so the times reflect Kanchipuram itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kanchipuram today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Kanchipuram prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kanchipuram
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kanchipuram on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, against only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kanchipuram and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:46 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:06 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Kanchipuram is called roughly 10 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 43 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kanchipuram is 1,774 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Kanchipuram
From Kanchipuram you face towards the west, at an angle of 288.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,331 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kanchipuram 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kanchipuram
For those fasting in Kanchipuram, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:15 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:21 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Kanchipuram on the map
Kanchipuram lies at 12.8352° N, 79.7001° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chengalpattu, 34 km away. Nearby places include Nattappettai (6 km), Uttiramerūr (25 km), and Cheyyar (26 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kanchipuram
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 221,715
- Coordinates
- 12.83515, 79.70006
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,331 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kanchipuram
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kanchipuram is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:39 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kanchipuram (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Kanchipuram
- Nattappettai6 km · east
- Uttiramerūr25 km · south
- Cheyyar26 km · south-west
- Arakkonam28 km · north
- Srīperumbūdūr30 km · north-east
- Chengalpattu34 km · south-east
- Maraimalainagar35 km · east
- Madambakkam38 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kanchipuram
What is the Qibla direction in Kanchipuram?
The Qibla in Kanchipuram is 288.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,331 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kanchipuram?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kanchipuram?
Fajr in Kanchipuram depends on the season: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kanchipuram during Ramadan?
About 12 h 51 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 Kanchipuram?
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.