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Prayer times in Rakkiyapālaiyam
Muslims living in Rakkiyapālaiyam can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Rakkiyapālaiyam is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 18,749 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Rakkiyapālaiyam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rakkiyapālaiyam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rakkiyapālaiyam change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rakkiyapālaiyam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:42 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 47 min, compared with only 11 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rakkiyapālaiyam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Rakkiyapālaiyam is called about 1 minute later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 35 minutes earlier than in the capital. Rakkiyapālaiyam is 1,948 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Rakkiyapālaiyam
In Rakkiyapālaiyam you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,113 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rakkiyapālaiyam and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Rakkiyapālaiyam during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rakkiyapālaiyam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:28 PM, about 12 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Rakkiyapālaiyam on the map
Rakkiyapālaiyam is located at 11.1061° N, 76.9425° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chamrajnagar, 91 km away. Close by you will find Narasimhanaickenpalayam (1 km), Tudiyalūr (3 km), and Vellakkinar (4 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rakkiyapālaiyam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 18,749
- Coordinates
- 11.10607, 76.94253
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 291.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,113 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rakkiyapālaiyam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Rakkiyapālaiyam comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Rakkiyapālaiyam (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Rakkiyapālaiyam
- Narasimhanaickenpalayam1 km · north-west
- Tudiyalūr3 km · south
- Vellakkinar4 km · south-east
- Periyanayakkanpalaiyam5 km · north
- Chinnavādampatti7 km · south-east
- Srvanampatti8 km · south-east
- Idaiyarpālaiyam8 km · south
- Vilankurichi9 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rakkiyapālaiyam
Which calculation method is used for Rakkiyapālaiyam?
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 Rakkiyapālaiyam?
The Qibla in Rakkiyapālaiyam is 291.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,113 km away.
What time is Fajr in Rakkiyapālaiyam?
Fajr in Rakkiyapālaiyam changes with the seasons: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Rakkiyapālaiyam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Rakkiyapālaiyam is 1,948 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Rakkiyapālaiyam is called roughly 1 minute later than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Rakkiyapālaiyam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.