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Prayer times in Omalur
Muslims living in Omalur can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Omalur is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 16,279 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Omalur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Omalur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Omalur
It is useful to know how prayer times in Omalur move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:37 AM on 21 June and 5:17 AM on 21 December, a difference of 40 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:59 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 49 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 26 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 | 5:12 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:15 PM |
Omalur is located 1,879 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Omalur comes about 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Omalur.
Qibla in Omalur and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Omalur is at 289.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,201 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 289.9°.
Fasting hours in Omalur during Ramadan
Ramadan in Omalur: according to 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, 6:23 PM, roughly 12 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Omalur on the map
The coordinates of Omalur are 11.7410° N and 78.0456° E. The closest places on our site are Tāramangalam (10 km), Idangansālai (14 km), and Kondalampatti (15 km). Kallakurichi, the nearest administrative centre, is 99 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Omalur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 16,279
- Coordinates
- 11.74099, 78.04559
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 289.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,201 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Omalur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Omalur comes roughly 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Omalur (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Omalur
- Tāramangalam10 km · south-west
- Idangansālai14 km · south-west
- Kondalampatti15 km · south-east
- Mechcheri15 km · north-west
- Kannānkurichchi15 km · east
- Salem15 km · south-east
- Jalakandapuram19 km · west
- Pottaneri Nallakavundanpatti22 km · west
Prayer times in Omalur: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Omalur during Ramadan?
About 12 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Omalur?
The Qibla in Omalur is 289.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,201 km away.
When is Maghrib in Omalur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Omalur?
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.
Do prayer times in Omalur differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Omalur is 1,879 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Omalur is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.