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Prayer times in Tirukkalikkunram
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tirukkalikkunram, Tamil Nadu, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Salah times in Tirukkalikkunram today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Tirukkalikkunram
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tirukkalikkunram change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tirukkalikkunram on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:26 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 52 min, compared with only 11 h 23 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tirukkalikkunram and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:45 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:05 PM |
Tirukkalikkunram is located 1,805 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Tirukkalikkunram is called about 11 minutes earlier than in New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tirukkalikkunram.
Finding the Qibla from Tirukkalikkunram
The Qibla in Tirukkalikkunram is at 288.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,375 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 288.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Tirukkalikkunram
Ramadan in Tirukkalikkunram: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:14 PM, roughly 12 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Tirukkalikkunram on the map
The coordinates of Tirukkalikkunram are 12.6080° N and 80.0555° E. The nearest cities on our site are Chengalpattu (13 km), Mahabalipuram (15 km), and Pudupattanam (15 km). Chengalpattu, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Tirukkalikkunram
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 29,391
- Coordinates
- 12.60799, 80.05550
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 288.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,375 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tirukkalikkunram
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tirukkalikkunram comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:45 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Tirukkalikkunram 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 Tirukkalikkunram
- Chengalpattu13 km · north-west
- Mahabalipuram15 km · east
- Pudupattanam15 km · south-east
- Maraimalainagar21 km · north
- Madurāntakam21 km · south-west
- Gūduvāncheri26 km · north
- Madambakkam27 km · north
- Unamaucheri29 km · north
Prayer times in Tirukkalikkunram: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Tirukkalikkunram during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Tirukkalikkunram?
Fajr in Tirukkalikkunram changes with the seasons: about 4:26 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tirukkalikkunram?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:49 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Tirukkalikkunram differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Tirukkalikkunram is 1,805 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Tirukkalikkunram is called about 11 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.
Which calculation method is used for Tirukkalikkunram?
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.