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Prayer times in Shenkottai
This page shows today’s salah times in Shenkottai, Tamil Nadu, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 the usual reference in India.
Salah times in Shenkottai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Shenkottai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shenkottai
Prayer times in Shenkottai change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:42 PM, giving a day of 12 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:15 AM and Maghrib to 6:07 PM, and the day is just 11 h 36 min. The difference 1 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:22 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Shenkottai practically coincides with New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 40 minutes earlier than in the capital. Shenkottai is 2,184 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Shenkottai
The Qibla in Shenkottai is at 293.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,233 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 293.5°.
Fasting hours in Shenkottai during Ramadan
For those fasting in Shenkottai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:29 PM and imsak at 5:20 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:32 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
About Shenkottai
The coordinates of Shenkottai are 8.9774° N and 77.2463° E. The nearest cities on our site are Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai (8 km), Thenkasi (8 km), and Āyikudi (11 km). Tirunelveli, the nearest administrative centre, is 56 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Shenkottai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 26,823
- Coordinates
- 8.97741, 77.24633
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,233 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shenkottai
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shenkottai comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:29 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, 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 Shenkottai (UTC+5:30), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Shenkottai
- Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai8 km · north-east
- Thenkasi8 km · east
- Āyikudi11 km · east
- Kadayanallur15 km · north-east
- Sāmbūrvadakara16 km · east
- Sūrandai19 km · east
- Kilapavoor22 km · east
- Puliyankudi28 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shenkottai
What is the Qibla direction in Shenkottai?
The Qibla in Shenkottai is 293.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,233 km away.
When is Maghrib in Shenkottai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:07 PM on 21 December and 6:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Shenkottai 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.
Do prayer times in Shenkottai differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Shenkottai is 2,184 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Shenkottai practically coincides with New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Shenkottai?
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.