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Prayer times in Sankaraperi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sankaraperi, Tamil Nadu, calculated 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 use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Adhan times in Sankaraperi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sankaraperi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sankaraperi by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sankaraperi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 38 min, against only 11 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sankaraperi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:19 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Sankaraperi comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 43 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sankaraperi is 2,202 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Sankaraperi and distance to Makkah
From Sankaraperi you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,326 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sankaraperi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sankaraperi during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sankaraperi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:26 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:29 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
About Sankaraperi
Sankaraperi is located at 8.8387° N, 78.1051° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Tirunelveli, 48 km away. Nearby places include Milavittan (3 km), Mappilaiurani (3 km), and Thoothukudi (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sankaraperi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 19,844
- Coordinates
- 8.83868, 78.10513
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,326 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sankaraperi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sankaraperi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sankaraperi and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sankaraperi
- Milavittan3 km · south-west
- Mappilaiurani3 km · east
- Thoothukudi9 km · south
- Attimarappatti11 km · south
- Kayalpattinam30 km · south
- Arumuganeri30 km · south
- Srivaikuntam31 km · south-west
- Vilattikulam33 km · north
Prayer times in Sankaraperi: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Sankaraperi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Sankaraperi is 2,202 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sankaraperi comes about 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
When is Maghrib in Sankaraperi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sankaraperi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sankaraperi?
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 Sankaraperi?
The Qibla in Sankaraperi is 293.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,326 km away.