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Prayer times in Palugal
This page shows today’s salah times in Palugal, Tamil Nadu, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Palugal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Palugal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Palugal by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Palugal move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 5:15 AM on 21 December, a difference of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:08 PM and 6:41 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 37 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 38 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 | 5:16 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:42 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 | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Palugal practically coincides with New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 41 minutes earlier than in the capital. Palugal is 2,254 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Palugal
In Palugal you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,255 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Palugal 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 Palugal
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Palugal is around 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:30 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:12 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Palugal is located
Palugal lies at 8.3536° N, 77.1859° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thiruvananthapuram, 30 km away. Close by you will find Edaicode (3 km), Pacode (4 km), and Pārassāla (4 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Palugal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 18,276
- Coordinates
- 8.35362, 77.18590
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.2° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,255 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Palugal
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Palugal takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Palugal and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Palugal
- Edaicode3 km · north-east
- Pacode4 km · south-east
- Pārassāla4 km · south-west
- Kuzhithurai4 km · south
- Methukummal6 km · south-west
- Marthandam6 km · south-east
- Arumanai6 km · east
- Nalloor7 km · south-east
Prayer times in Palugal: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Palugal?
The Qibla in Palugal is 294.2° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,255 km away.
How long is the fast in Palugal during Ramadan?
About 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Palugal differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Palugal is 2,254 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Palugal practically coincides with New Delhi.
When is Fajr in Palugal?
Fajr in Palugal depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Palugal?
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.