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Prayer times in Pottanūr
Looking for the prayer times in Pottanūr? On this page 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 Pottanūr, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 11.1098° N, 77.9888° E, which means the times match Pottanūr itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Pottanūr
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Pottanūr
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Pottanūr change through the year
Prayer times in Pottanūr change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:38 AM and Maghrib at 6:43 PM, giving a day of 12 h 47 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 6:00 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 29 min. That is a difference of 1 h 18 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:16 PM |
Pottanūr is located 1,949 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Pottanūr comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Pottanūr.
Qibla in Pottanūr and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Pottanūr is at 290.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,219 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Pottanūr
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Pottanūr is at about 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:24 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 55 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:09 AM and iftar to 6:29 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Pottanūr
The coordinates of Pottanūr are 11.1098° N and 77.9888° E. The closest places on our site are Velur (1 km), Pugalūr (5 km), and Paramathi Velur (10 km). Kallakurichi, the nearest administrative centre, is 126 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Pottanūr
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 18,455
- Coordinates
- 11.10983, 77.98883
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,219 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pottanūr
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pottanūr comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Pottanūr
- Velur1 km · east
- Pugalūr5 km · south-east
- Paramathi Velur10 km · north
- Karur20 km · south-east
- Periyapatti21 km · north-east
- Sivagiri22 km · west
- Namakkal23 km · north-east
- Tāndoni23 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pottanūr
When is Maghrib in Pottanūr?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Pottanūr differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Pottanūr is 1,949 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Pottanūr comes about 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Pottanūr?
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.
How long is the fast in Pottanūr during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Pottanūr?
The Qibla in Pottanūr is 290.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,219 km away.