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Prayer times in Sankarankovil
Looking for the adhan times in Sankarankovil? 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 Sankarankovil, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 9.1705° N, 77.5411° E, so the times reflect Sankarankovil itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Sankarankovil today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sankarankovil
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Sankarankovil by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sankarankovil on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:44 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 40 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sankarankovil and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:21 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Sankarankovil is called about 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 41 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sankarankovil is 2,163 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sankarankovil
The Qibla in Sankarankovil is at 293.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,254 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 293.1°.
Fasting hours in Sankarankovil during Ramadan
Fasting in Sankarankovil, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Sankarankovil is located
The coordinates of Sankarankovil are 9.1705° N and 77.5411° E. The closest places on our site are Puliyankudi (16 km), Vāsudevanallūr (16 km), and Kalugumalai (18 km). Tirunelveli, the nearest administrative centre, is 52 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Sankarankovil
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 57,277
- Coordinates
- 9.17048, 77.54107
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,254 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sankarankovil
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sankarankovil comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:27 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sankarankovil (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Sankarankovil
- Puliyankudi16 km · west
- Vāsudevanallūr16 km · north-west
- Kalugumalai18 km · east
- Sivagiri23 km · north-west
- Kadayanallur24 km · south-west
- Settiyārpatti25 km · north
- Sūrandai25 km · south-west
- Sāmbūrvadakara25 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sankarankovil
Do prayer times in Sankarankovil differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Sankarankovil is 2,163 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sankarankovil is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Fajr in Sankarankovil?
Fajr in Sankarankovil depends on the season: about 4:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sankarankovil?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sankarankovil?
The Qibla in Sankarankovil is 293.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,254 km away.
How long is the fast in Sankarankovil during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.