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Prayer times in Sholavandan
Muslims living in Sholavandan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Sholavandan is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 22,578 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.
Today’s prayer times in Sholavandan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Sholavandan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Sholavandan by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sholavandan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, compared with only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:11 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sholavandan 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 | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:18 PM |
Sholavandan is located 2,070 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Sholavandan comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sholavandan.
Finding the Qibla from Sholavandan
In Sholavandan you pray towards the west, at an angle of 292.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,261 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sholavandan 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 Sholavandan during Ramadan
Ramadan in Sholavandan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:25 PM, about 12 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Sholavandan
The coordinates of Sholavandan are 10.0216° N and 77.9609° E. The closest places on our site are Vadipatti (7 km), Paravai (13 km), and Pudukkottai (14 km). Madurai, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Sholavandan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 22,578
- Coordinates
- 10.02160, 77.96087
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 292.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,261 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sholavandan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sholavandan is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 4:52 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Sholavandan
- Vadipatti7 km · north
- Paravai13 km · south-east
- Pudukkottai14 km · south-east
- Vilāngudi17 km · south-east
- Ammainaickanur17 km · north
- Ānaiyūr18 km · east
- Tiruppālai19 km · east
- Tirupparangunram20 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sholavandan
What time is Fajr in Sholavandan?
Fajr in Sholavandan changes with the seasons: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Sholavandan differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Sholavandan is 2,070 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sholavandan comes about 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Sholavandan?
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.
How long is the fast in Sholavandan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sholavandan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.