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Prayer times in Velur
This page shows today’s prayer times in Velur, Tamil Nadu, calculated 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.
Today’s prayer times in Velur
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Velur
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Velur by season
Prayer times in Velur vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:38 AM and Maghrib at 6:43 PM, for a day of 12 h 47 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 6:00 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 29 min. That is a difference of 1 h 18 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Velur is called about 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 39 minutes earlier than in the capital. Velur is 1,949 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Velur and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Velur is at 290.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,221 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 290.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Velur
Ramadan in Velur: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:24 PM, roughly 12 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Velur on the map
The coordinates of Velur are 11.1083° N and 78.0011° E. The closest places on our site are Pottanūr (1 km), Pugalūr (4 km), and Paramathi Velur (10 km). Kallakurichi, the nearest administrative centre, is 125 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Velur
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 25,012
- Coordinates
- 11.10825, 78.00113
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,221 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Velur
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Velur comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:53 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Velur (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Velur
- Pottanūr1 km · west
- Pugalūr4 km · south-east
- Paramathi Velur10 km · north-west
- Karur19 km · south-east
- Periyapatti20 km · north-east
- Namakkal22 km · north-east
- Tāndoni23 km · south-east
- Sivagiri23 km · west
Prayer times in Velur: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Velur?
The Qibla in Velur is 290.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,221 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Velur?
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 Velur during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Velur?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Velur differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Velur is 1,949 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Velur is called about 3 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.