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Prayer times in Vīrakeralam
This page shows today’s salah times in Vīrakeralam, Tamil Nadu, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method, which is commonly used in India.
Adhan times in Vīrakeralam today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Vīrakeralam prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Vīrakeralam by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Vīrakeralam on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, against only 11 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vīrakeralam and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Vīrakeralam is called roughly 1 minute later than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 35 minutes earlier than in the capital. Vīrakeralam is 1,959 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Vīrakeralam and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Vīrakeralam is at 291.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,114 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 291.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vīrakeralam
Ramadan in Vīrakeralam: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:28 PM, about 12 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 14 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Vīrakeralam on the map
The coordinates of Vīrakeralam are 11.0077° N and 76.9126° E. The nearest cities on our site are Vadavalli (3 km), Idaiyarpālaiyam (4 km), and Coimbatore (6 km). Thrissur, the nearest administrative centre, is 94 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tamil Nadu.
- Name
- Vīrakeralam
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 23,841
- Coordinates
- 11.00772, 76.91262
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 291.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,114 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vīrakeralam
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Vīrakeralam comes about 66 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 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 Vīrakeralam (UTC+5:30), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Vīrakeralam
- Vadavalli3 km · north-west
- Idaiyarpālaiyam4 km · north
- Coimbatore6 km · east
- Kuniyamuttūr7 km · south-east
- Kurichchi8 km · south-east
- Vellakkinar9 km · north-east
- Tudiyalūr9 km · north-east
- Chinnavādampatti10 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vīrakeralam
What time is Fajr in Vīrakeralam?
Fajr in Vīrakeralam depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Vīrakeralam during Ramadan?
About 12 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Vīrakeralam?
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.
When is Maghrib in Vīrakeralam?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Vīrakeralam?
The Qibla in Vīrakeralam is 291.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,114 km away.