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Prayer times in Vilattikulam
This page shows today’s prayer times in Vilattikulam, Tamil Nadu, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can 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 Vilattikulam
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Vilattikulam
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vilattikulam by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vilattikulam on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:42 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, against only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vilattikulam and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:56 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 | 6:03 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Vilattikulam comes about 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 43 minutes earlier than in the capital. Vilattikulam is 2,169 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Vilattikulam and distance to Makkah
From Vilattikulam you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,319 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vilattikulam and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vilattikulam
For those fasting in Vilattikulam, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in India.
Where Vilattikulam is located
The coordinates of Vilattikulam are 9.1323° N and 78.1664° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kovilpatti (33 km), Mappilaiurani (33 km), and Sankaraperi (33 km). Tirunelveli, the nearest administrative centre, is 70 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Vilattikulam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 15,277
- Coordinates
- 9.13227, 78.16635
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 293.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,319 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vilattikulam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vilattikulam comes roughly 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vilattikulam (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Vilattikulam
- Kovilpatti33 km · west
- Mappilaiurani33 km · south
- Sankaraperi33 km · south
- Milavittan36 km · south
- Sattur36 km · north-west
- Thoothukudi41 km · south
- Aruppukkottai43 km · north
- Attimarappatti44 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vilattikulam
Which calculation method is used for Vilattikulam?
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 Vilattikulam during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Vilattikulam?
The Qibla in Vilattikulam is 293.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,319 km away.
When is Maghrib in Vilattikulam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Vilattikulam differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Vilattikulam is 2,169 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vilattikulam is called about 4 minutes earlier than in New Delhi.