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Prayer times in Periyakulam
Looking for the adhan times in Periyakulam? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 10.1227° N, 77.5437° E, so the times reflect Periyakulam itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Periyakulam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Periyakulam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Periyakulam change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Periyakulam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:42 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, compared with only 11 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Periyakulam and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:19 PM |
Periyakulam lies 2,057 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Periyakulam comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Periyakulam.
Qibla in Periyakulam and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Periyakulam is at 292.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,214 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Periyakulam
Ramadan in Periyakulam: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:27 PM, roughly 12 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Periyakulam
Periyakulam is located at 10.1227° N, 77.5437° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Madurai, 67 km away. Close by you will find Devadanapatti (11 km), Allinagaram (13 km), and Kodaikānāl (14 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Periyakulam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 42,976
- Coordinates
- 10.12268, 77.54372
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,214 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Periyakulam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Periyakulam comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Periyakulam and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Periyakulam
- Devadanapatti11 km · east
- Allinagaram13 km · south-west
- Kodaikānāl14 km · north-west
- Āndippatti16 km · south-east
- Vattalkundu24 km · east
- Bodinayakkanur25 km · south-west
- Chokkanāthapuram25 km · south-west
- Usilampatti32 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Periyakulam
When is Fajr in Periyakulam?
Fajr in Periyakulam changes with the seasons: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Periyakulam?
The Qibla in Periyakulam is 292.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,214 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Periyakulam?
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 Periyakulam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Periyakulam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Periyakulam is 2,057 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Periyakulam comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi.