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Prayer times in Poonamalle
This page shows today’s prayer times in Poonamalle, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Poonamalle
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Poonamalle
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Poonamalle by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Poonamalle move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:25 AM on 21 June and 5:10 AM on 21 December, a difference of 45 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:48 PM and 6:38 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 54 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 22 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:04 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Poonamalle comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 44 minutes earlier than in the capital. Poonamalle is 1,757 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Poonamalle
Qibla direction for Poonamalle: 288.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,366 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Poonamalle remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Poonamalle
Fasting in Poonamalle, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:19 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Poonamalle is located
Poonamalle is located at 13.0489° N, 80.1149° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chennai, 18 km away. Close by you will find Vīrarāghavapuram (3 km), Kaikalapettai (3 km), and Porur (5 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Poonamalle
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 60,607
- Coordinates
- 13.04888, 80.11488
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,366 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Poonamalle
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Poonamalle comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Poonamalle and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Poonamalle
- Vīrarāghavapuram3 km · north
- Kaikalapettai3 km · south
- Porur5 km · east
- Tirumeshi6 km · west
- Mugalivakkam6 km · south-east
- Maduraivayal6 km · east
- Kavanur7 km · south-west
- Avadi7 km · north
Prayer times in Poonamalle: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Poonamalle?
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 Poonamalle differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Poonamalle is 1,757 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Poonamalle is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
How long is the fast in Poonamalle during Ramadan?
About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Poonamalle?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Poonamalle?
The Qibla in Poonamalle is 288.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,366 km away.