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Prayer times in Valvachatottam
Muslims living in Valvachatottam can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Valvachatottam is a city in India, in Tamil Nadu, with about 16,965 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Valvachatottam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Valvachatottam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Valvachatottam by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Valvachatottam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:47 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 36 min, against only 11 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:23 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Valvachatottam 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 | 12:29 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
Valvachatottam lies 2,262 km south of New Delhi, so Dhuhr in Valvachatottam practically coincides with New Delhi. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Valvachatottam.
Qibla direction in Valvachatottam
Qibla from Valvachatottam: 294.3° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,265 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Valvachatottam is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Valvachatottam
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Valvachatottam is around 5:19 AM and iftar at 6:30 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:12 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Valvachatottam on the map
Valvachatottam is located at 8.2803° N, 77.2561° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Thiruvananthapuram, 41 km away. Close by you will find Kāttatturai (2 km), Unnamalaikadai (3 km), and Mulakumūd (4 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Valvachatottam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 16,965
- Coordinates
- 8.28031, 77.25612
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 294.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,265 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Valvachatottam
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Valvachatottam takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 4:53 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 Valvachatottam and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Valvachatottam
- Kāttatturai2 km · east
- Unnamalaikadai3 km · north-west
- Mulakumūd4 km · east
- Kappiyara4 km · south
- Verukulambu4 km · east
- Nalloor5 km · north-west
- Marthandam5 km · north-west
- Karingal5 km · south
Prayer times in Valvachatottam: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Valvachatottam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Valvachatottam during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Valvachatottam?
The Qibla in Valvachatottam is 294.3° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,265 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Valvachatottam?
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 Valvachatottam?
Fajr in Valvachatottam changes with the seasons: about 4:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.