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Prayer times in Palappallam
Looking for the adhan times in Palappallam? 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 Palappallam, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 8.2095° N, 77.2476° E, which means the times match Palappallam itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Palappallam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Palappallam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Palappallam change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Palappallam move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 5:14 AM on 21 December, a difference of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:08 PM and 6:41 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 36 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 39 min in 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 | 5:16 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 | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
Palappallam is located 2,270 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Palappallam comes at almost exactly the same time as New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Palappallam.
Finding the Qibla from Palappallam
The Qibla in Palappallam is at 294.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,268 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 294.3°.
Fasting hours in Palappallam during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Palappallam is around 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:30 PM, for a fast of 13 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:12 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Palappallam
Palappallam lies at 8.2095° N, 77.2476° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thiruvananthapuram, 45 km away. Nearby places include Reethapuram (3 km), Karingal (3 km), and Colachel (4 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Palappallam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 18,589
- Coordinates
- 8.20946, 77.24761
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,268 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Palappallam
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Palappallam comes roughly 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, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Palappallam, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Palappallam
- Reethapuram3 km · south
- Karingal3 km · north
- Colachel4 km · south
- Kappiyara4 km · north
- Kallukuttam5 km · south-east
- Tiruvankod7 km · north-east
- Keezhkulam7 km · west
- Mulakumūd8 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Palappallam
What is the Qibla direction in Palappallam?
The Qibla in Palappallam is 294.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,268 km away.
How long is the fast in Palappallam during Ramadan?
About 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 Palappallam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Palappallam is 2,270 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Palappallam practically coincides with New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Palappallam?
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.
When is Maghrib in Palappallam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.