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Prayer times in Rajakilpakkam
This page shows today’s salah times in Rajakilpakkam, Tamil Nadu, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Today’s prayer times in Rajakilpakkam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Rajakilpakkam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Rajakilpakkam change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rajakilpakkam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, against only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rajakilpakkam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 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 | 3:37 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:04 PM |
Rajakilpakkam lies 1,773 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Rajakilpakkam is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Rajakilpakkam.
Finding the Qibla from Rajakilpakkam
Qibla direction for Rajakilpakkam: 288.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,376 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Rajakilpakkam is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Rajakilpakkam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rajakilpakkam: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, about 12 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Rajakilpakkam is located
The coordinates of Rajakilpakkam are 12.9194° N and 80.1697° E. The nearest cities on our site are Meddappakkam (3 km), Kullattūr (4 km), and Jalladiampet (4 km). Chennai, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Rajakilpakkam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 37,906
- Coordinates
- 12.91944, 80.16972
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,376 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rajakilpakkam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Rajakilpakkam comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:45 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Rajakilpakkam 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 Rajakilpakkam
- Meddappakkam3 km · east
- Kullattūr4 km · north-east
- Jalladiampet4 km · east
- Tambaram5 km · west
- Pallikaranai5 km · east
- Madipakkam6 km · north-east
- Pallāvaram6 km · north
- Sholinganallur7 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rajakilpakkam
When is Fajr in Rajakilpakkam?
Fajr in Rajakilpakkam changes with the seasons: about 4:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Rajakilpakkam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Rajakilpakkam is 1,773 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Rajakilpakkam is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Rajakilpakkam?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Rajakilpakkam?
The Qibla in Rajakilpakkam is 288.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,376 km away.
How long is the fast in Rajakilpakkam 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.