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Prayer times in Lālpettai
Looking for the prayer times in Lālpettai? 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 Lālpettai, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 11.3009° N, 79.5561° E, which means the times match Lālpettai itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Lālpettai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Lālpettai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lālpettai change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lālpettai on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:32 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 47 min, against only 11 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:09 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lālpettai and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 12:14 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 | 6:08 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:09 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Lālpettai is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 45 minutes earlier than in the capital. Lālpettai is 1,941 km 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.
Finding the Qibla from Lālpettai
In Lālpettai you face towards the west, at an angle of 290.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,372 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lālpettai 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 Lālpettai
Fasting in Lālpettai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 55 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:22 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.
Lālpettai on the map
The coordinates of Lālpettai are 11.3009° N and 79.5561° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kattumannarkoil (3 km), Chidambaram (18 km), and Kīl Bhuvanagiri (19 km). Mayiladuthurai, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Lālpettai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 16,561
- Coordinates
- 11.30088, 79.55612
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,372 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lālpettai
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lālpettai takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Lālpettai (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Lālpettai
- Kattumannarkoil3 km · south
- Chidambaram18 km · north-east
- Kīl Bhuvanagiri19 km · north-east
- Sīrkāzhi21 km · east
- Annāmalainagar22 km · north-east
- Jayamkondacholapuram23 km · south-west
- Mayiladuthurai24 km · south-east
- Kuthalam25 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lālpettai
What time is Fajr in Lālpettai?
Fajr in Lālpettai depends on the season: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Lālpettai?
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 Lālpettai?
The Qibla in Lālpettai is 290.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,372 km away.
Do prayer times in Lālpettai differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Lālpettai is 1,941 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Lālpettai is called about 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Lālpettai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.