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Prayer times in Kuzhithurai
Looking for the adhan times in Kuzhithurai? 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 Kuzhithurai, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 8.3179° N, 77.1919° E, which means the times match Kuzhithurai itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kuzhithurai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kuzhithurai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kuzhithurai change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kuzhithurai move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 5:15 AM on 21 December, a shift of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:08 PM and 6:41 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 39 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:24 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Kuzhithurai practically coincides with New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 41 minutes earlier than in the capital. Kuzhithurai is 2,258 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kuzhithurai
In Kuzhithurai you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,257 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kuzhithurai 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 Kuzhithurai during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kuzhithurai: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, roughly 13 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 10 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kuzhithurai is located
Kuzhithurai is located at 8.3179° N, 77.1919° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thiruvananthapuram, 33 km away. Close by you will find Pacode (3 km), Marthandam (3 km), and Nalloor (4 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kuzhithurai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 21,307
- Coordinates
- 8.31792, 77.19192
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.2° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,257 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kuzhithurai
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kuzhithurai comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:29 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Kuzhithurai (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Kuzhithurai
- Pacode3 km · north-east
- Marthandam3 km · east
- Nalloor4 km · east
- Palugal4 km · north
- Methukummal5 km · west
- Pārassāla5 km · north-west
- Unnamalaikadai6 km · east
- Painkulam7 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kuzhithurai
Which calculation method is used for Kuzhithurai?
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 time is Fajr in Kuzhithurai?
Fajr in Kuzhithurai depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kuzhithurai?
The Qibla in Kuzhithurai is 294.2° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,257 km away.
How long is the fast in Kuzhithurai during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kuzhithurai differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Kuzhithurai is 2,258 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kuzhithurai practically coincides with New Delhi.