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Prayer times in Kuthalam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kuthalam, Tamil Nadu, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in India.
Salah times in Kuthalam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kuthalam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kuthalam change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kuthalam on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:32 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, compared with only 11 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kuthalam and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:50 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Kuthalam comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 45 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kuthalam is 1,966 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kuthalam and distance to Makkah
In Kuthalam you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,381 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kuthalam 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kuthalam
For those fasting in Kuthalam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 55 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:22 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Kuthalam is located
Kuthalam lies at 11.0743° N, 79.5622° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Mayiladuthurai, 11 km away. Nearby places include Mayiladuthurai (11 km), Tirunāgeswaram (19 km), and Kumbakonam (22 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kuthalam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 16,125
- Coordinates
- 11.07431, 79.56222
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,381 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kuthalam
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kuthalam comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Kuthalam and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kuthalam
- Mayiladuthurai11 km · east
- Tirunāgeswaram19 km · south-west
- Kumbakonam22 km · south-west
- Kattumannarkoil22 km · north
- Lālpettai25 km · north
- Sīrkāzhi26 km · north-east
- Dārāsuram26 km · south-west
- Jayamkondacholapuram27 km · north-west
Prayer times in Kuthalam: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Kuthalam?
Fajr in Kuthalam changes with the seasons: about 4:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kuthalam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kuthalam is 1,966 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kuthalam is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Kuthalam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:54 PM on 21 December and 6:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kuthalam?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kuthalam?
The Qibla in Kuthalam is 290.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,381 km away.