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Prayer times in Sholinghur
This page shows today’s salah times in Sholinghur, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Prayer times in Sholinghur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Sholinghur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sholinghur change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sholinghur on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:28 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, compared with only 11 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sholinghur and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:28 AM | 5:47 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:07 PM |
Sholinghur lies 1,739 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Sholinghur is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sholinghur.
Finding the Qibla from Sholinghur
In Sholinghur you pray towards the west, at an angle of 288.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,292 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sholinghur 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 Sholinghur during Ramadan
Fasting in Sholinghur, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:22 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Sholinghur is located
The coordinates of Sholinghur are 13.1181° N and 79.4203° E. The closest places on our site are Podaturpet (20 km), Thiruthani (22 km), and Ranipet (23 km). Ranipet, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Sholinghur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 30,856
- Coordinates
- 13.11810, 79.42025
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,292 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sholinghur
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sholinghur takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:20 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 68 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:48 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sholinghur and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sholinghur
- Podaturpet20 km · north
- Thiruthani22 km · east
- Ranipet23 km · south-west
- Rāmāpuram26 km · west
- Arcot26 km · south-west
- Vishāram27 km · south-west
- Arakkonam27 km · east
- Nagari29 km · north-east
Prayer times in Sholinghur: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Sholinghur?
The Qibla in Sholinghur is 288.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,292 km away.
What time is Fajr in Sholinghur?
Fajr in Sholinghur changes with the seasons: about 4:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sholinghur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Sholinghur?
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.
Do prayer times in Sholinghur differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Sholinghur is 1,739 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sholinghur comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.