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Prayer times in Papanasam
Residents of and visitors to Papanasam can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Papanasam is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 17,548 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Papanasam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Papanasam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Papanasam
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Papanasam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:34 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, compared with only 11 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Papanasam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:11 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Papanasam comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 44 minutes earlier than in the capital. Papanasam is 1,979 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Papanasam and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Papanasam: 290.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,357 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Papanasam remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Papanasam during Ramadan
Fasting in Papanasam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:19 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 55 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:23 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 Papanasam
Papanasam is located at 10.9269° N, 79.2706° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Mayiladuthurai, 46 km away. Nearby places include Dārāsuram (10 km), Ayyampettāi (10 km), and Kumbakonam (14 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Papanasam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 17,548
- Coordinates
- 10.92687, 79.27056
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,357 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Papanasam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Papanasam takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:21 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:42 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Papanasam in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Papanasam
- Dārāsuram10 km · east
- Ayyampettāi10 km · west
- Kumbakonam14 km · east
- Tirunāgeswaram18 km · east
- Thiruvaiyaru19 km · west
- Thanjavur21 km · south-west
- Nānjikkottai26 km · south-west
- Neelagiri27 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Papanasam
When is Fajr in Papanasam?
Fajr in Papanasam depends on the season: about 4:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Papanasam?
The Qibla in Papanasam is 290.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,357 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Papanasam?
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 Papanasam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Papanasam is 1,979 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Papanasam comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Papanasam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.