Today's prayer times in Chennai
- FajrالفجرSuhoor (sehri) ends
- SunriseالشروقFajr time ends
- Dhuhrالظهر
- Asr (Hanafi)العصرAsr (Shafi‘i, Maliki, Hanbali)
- MaghribالمغربIftar
- Ishaالعشاء
Times in Asia/Kolkata · Method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) · Asr shown for both schools · How we calculate
Chennai prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | 4:50 AM | 6:03 AM | 11:53 AM | 4:05 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Tue 3 Nov | 4:51 AM | 6:03 AM | 11:53 AM | 4:05 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Wed 4 Nov | 4:51 AM | 6:03 AM | 11:53 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Thu 5 Nov | 4:51 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:53 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Fri 6 Nov | 4:51 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:54 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Sat 7 Nov | 4:52 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:54 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:53 PM |
| Sun 8 Nov | 4:52 AM | 6:05 AM | 11:54 AM | 4:04 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:53 PM |
| Mon 9 Nov | 4:52 AM | 6:05 AM | 11:54 AM | 4:03 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:53 PM |
Qibla
Qibla direction from Chennai
The Qibla is 288° clockwise from true north (WNW). Chennai is about 4,382 km from the Kaaba.
- Bearing
- 288°
- Direction
- WNW
- To Makkah
- 4,382 km
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Chennai today?
Fajr in Chennai is at 4:50 AM today (Monday, 2 November 2026), and sunrise is at 6:03 AM. Suhoor (sehri) should finish before Fajr.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Chennai today?
Maghrib in Chennai is at 5:42 PM today; this is also the iftar time when fasting.
Which Asr time should I follow in Chennai?
Hanafis pray Asr when an object's shadow is twice its length plus its noon shadow (4:05 PM today); Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali schools use once its length (3:12 PM today). Follow your school or your mosque.
Which calculation method is used for Chennai?
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°), the method most widely used in India. Your local mosque may publish times that differ by a few minutes.
What is the Qibla direction from Chennai?
The Qibla from Chennai is 288° from true north (WNW), about 4,382 km to the Kaaba in Makkah.