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Prayer times in Valavanur
This page shows today’s salah times in Valavanur, 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 follow the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is the usual reference in India.
Prayer times in Valavanur today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Valavanur prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Valavanur change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Valavanur on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 50 min, against only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Valavanur and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:08 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Valavanur is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 44 minutes earlier than in the capital. Valavanur is 1,873 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Valavanur
The Qibla in Valavanur is at 289.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,352 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 289.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Valavanur
Ramadan in Valavanur: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, roughly 12 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Valavanur
The coordinates of Valavanur are 11.9209° N and 79.5824° E. The closest places on our site are Sālamedu (10 km), Villupuram (10 km), and Panruti (16 km). Puducherry, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Valavanur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 16,745
- Coordinates
- 11.92094, 79.58239
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 289.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,352 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Valavanur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Valavanur comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Valavanur, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Valavanur
- Sālamedu10 km · west
- Villupuram10 km · west
- Panruti16 km · south
- Nellikkuppam19 km · south-east
- Villianur19 km · east
- Gundupālaiyam24 km · east
- Ariyānkuppam25 km · east
- Manaveli25 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Valavanur
What time is Fajr in Valavanur?
Fajr in Valavanur changes with the seasons: about 4:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Valavanur?
The Qibla in Valavanur is 289.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,352 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Valavanur?
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 Valavanur during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Valavanur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.