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Prayer times in Vīrapāndi
Looking for the prayer times in Vīrapāndi? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Vīrapāndi, Tamil Nadu. Every figure is computed for 11.0625° N, 77.3508° E, so the times reflect Vīrapāndi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Vīrapāndi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi method.
Prayer calendar for Vīrapāndi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vīrapāndi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vīrapāndi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 46 min, against only 11 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vīrapāndi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with New Delhi, Dhuhr in Vīrapāndi is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes earlier than in the capital. Vīrapāndi is 1,953 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Vīrapāndi
Qibla from Vīrapāndi: 290.9° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,156 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Vīrapāndi remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vīrapāndi
Ramadan in Vīrapāndi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:26 PM, about 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).
Vīrapāndi on the map
Vīrapāndi is located at 11.0625° N, 77.3508° E, in Tamil Nadu, in India. The nearest administrative centre is Chamrajnagar, 106 km away. Nearby places include Murugampālaiyam (4 km), Kāraippudūr (5 km), and Andipalayam (5 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Vīrapāndi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Population
- 50,301
- Coordinates
- 11.06247, 77.35076
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Calculation method
- University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
- Qibla direction
- 290.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,156 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Vīrapāndi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vīrapāndi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 4:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Vīrapāndi in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Vīrapāndi
- Murugampālaiyam4 km · north-west
- Kāraippudūr5 km · west
- Andipalayam5 km · north-west
- Muttanampālaiyam6 km · north-east
- Tirupur6 km · north
- Nallūr6 km · north-east
- Velampālaiyam9 km · north-west
- Mangalam10 km · north-west
Prayer times in Vīrapāndi: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Vīrapāndi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Vīrapāndi?
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 is the Qibla direction in Vīrapāndi?
The Qibla in Vīrapāndi is 290.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,156 km away.
How long is the fast in Vīrapāndi 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.
Do prayer times in Vīrapāndi differ from New Delhi?
Yes. Vīrapāndi is 1,953 km from New Delhi, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vīrapāndi is called about 1 minute earlier than in New Delhi.