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Prayer times in Thoothukudi
Looking for the prayer times in Thoothukudi? Below 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 Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 8.7674° N, 78.1343° E, which means the times match Thoothukudi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Thoothukudi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Thoothukudi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Thoothukudi
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Thoothukudi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 38 min, compared with only 11 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Thoothukudi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 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 | 3:46 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:55 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 Thoothukudi is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 44 minutes earlier than in the capital. Thoothukudi is 2,210 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Thoothukudi and distance to Makkah
From Thoothukudi you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,332 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Thoothukudi 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Thoothukudi
For those fasting in Thoothukudi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:26 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 13 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:29 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Thoothukudi on the map
The coordinates of Thoothukudi are 8.7674° N and 78.1343° E. The nearest cities on our site are Attimarappatti (4 km), Milavittan (7 km), and Mappilaiurani (8 km). Tirunelveli, the nearest administrative centre, is 50 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Thoothukudi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 410,760
- Coordinates
- 8.76735, 78.13425
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.4° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,332 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Thoothukudi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Thoothukudi comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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.
Prayer times near Thoothukudi
- Attimarappatti4 km · south-west
- Milavittan7 km · north-west
- Mappilaiurani8 km · north
- Sankaraperi9 km · north
- Kayalpattinam22 km · south
- Arumuganeri23 km · south
- Srivaikuntam29 km · south-west
- Nazareth29 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Thoothukudi
When is Fajr in Thoothukudi?
Fajr in Thoothukudi changes with the seasons: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Thoothukudi?
The Qibla in Thoothukudi is 293.4° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,332 km away.
How long is the fast in Thoothukudi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Thoothukudi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Thoothukudi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Thoothukudi is 2,210 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Thoothukudi is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.