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Prayer times in Palangarai
This page shows today’s salah times in Palangarai, Tamil Nadu, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Palangarai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Palangarai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Palangarai change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Palangarai move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:41 AM on 21 June and 5:19 AM on 21 December, a difference of 38 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:03 PM and 6:46 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 47 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 28 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Palangarai comes at almost exactly the same time as New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes earlier than in the capital. Palangarai is 1,937 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Palangarai
The Qibla in Palangarai is at 290.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,146 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 290.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Palangarai
Fasting in Palangarai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:26 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 55 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 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.
About Palangarai
Palangarai is located at 11.1978° N, 77.3058° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chamrajnagar, 90 km away. Close by you will find Tirumuruganpūndi (4 km), Avinashi (4 km), and Chettipālaiyam (5 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Palangarai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 17,248
- Coordinates
- 11.19782, 77.30583
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,146 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Palangarai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Palangarai comes roughly 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:28 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Palangarai
- Tirumuruganpūndi4 km · south
- Avinashi4 km · west
- Chettipālaiyam5 km · south-east
- Velampālaiyam7 km · south
- Nerupperichchal8 km · south-east
- Tirupur11 km · south-east
- Mangalam11 km · south
- Andipalayam12 km · south
Prayer times in Palangarai: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Palangarai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Palangarai?
The Qibla in Palangarai is 290.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,146 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Palangarai?
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 Palangarai differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Palangarai is 1,937 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Palangarai comes at almost exactly the same time as New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Palangarai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.