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Prayer times in Thenkasi
Looking for the prayer times in Thenkasi? 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 Thenkasi, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 8.9600° N, 77.3153° E, which means the times match Thenkasi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Thenkasi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Thenkasi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Thenkasi
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Thenkasi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:46 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Thenkasi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:22 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Thenkasi practically coincides with New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 40 minutes earlier than in the capital. Thenkasi is 2,186 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Thenkasi
In Thenkasi you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,241 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Thenkasi 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 Thenkasi during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Thenkasi is around 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:29 PM, for a fast of 12 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:11 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Thenkasi
Thenkasi is located at 8.9600° N, 77.3153° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Tirunelveli, 48 km away. Nearby places include Āyikudi (6 km), Shenkottai (8 km), and Sāmbūrvadakara (9 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Thenkasi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 70,545
- Coordinates
- 8.96003, 77.31525
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.4° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,241 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Thenkasi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Thenkasi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 4:54 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 Thenkasi and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Thenkasi
- Āyikudi6 km · north-east
- Shenkottai8 km · west
- Sāmbūrvadakara9 km · north-east
- Vadakarai Kīl Pidāgai10 km · north-west
- Sūrandai12 km · east
- Kadayanallur13 km · north
- Kilapavoor14 km · south-east
- Ālangulam23 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Thenkasi
What is the Qibla direction in Thenkasi?
The Qibla in Thenkasi is 293.4° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,241 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Thenkasi?
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 time is Fajr in Thenkasi?
Fajr in Thenkasi changes with the seasons: about 4:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Thenkasi during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Thenkasi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Thenkasi is 2,186 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Thenkasi comes at almost exactly the same time as New Delhi.