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Prayer times in Pallikonda
Residents of and visitors to Pallikonda can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Pallikonda is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 23,067 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Pallikonda
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Pallikonda prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Pallikonda by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pallikonda on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, against only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:09 PM and 8:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pallikonda and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:09 PM |
Pallikonda is located 1,757 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Pallikonda is called about 7 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Pallikonda.
Qibla direction in Pallikonda
The Qibla in Pallikonda is at 288.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,250 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 288.3°.
Fasting hours in Pallikonda during Ramadan
Ramadan in Pallikonda: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:18 PM, about 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Pallikonda is located
Pallikonda is located at 12.9052° N, 78.9427° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chittoor, 38 km away. Nearby places include Kondasamudram (8 km), Gudiyatham (9 km), and Vellore (21 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pallikonda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 23,067
- Coordinates
- 12.90518, 78.94270
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,250 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pallikonda
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pallikonda comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:22 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Pallikonda (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Pallikonda
- Kondasamudram8 km · north-west
- Gudiyatham9 km · north-west
- Vellore21 km · east
- Kangeyanallur23 km · east
- Kātpādi23 km · east
- Peranāmpattu24 km · west
- Ambur28 km · south-west
- Rāmāpuram34 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pallikonda
What time is Fajr in Pallikonda?
Fajr in Pallikonda depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Pallikonda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Pallikonda during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Pallikonda?
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 Pallikonda?
The Qibla in Pallikonda is 288.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,250 km away.