Prayer times in Kanniyakumari today
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · 1 Jumada II 1448 AH · IST (UTC+5:30)
Today's times
Maghrib in Kanniyakumari today, Wednesday 11 November 2026, is at 5:58 PM (IST). Fajr is at 4:59 AM, Dhuhr 12:04 PM, Asr 4:20 PM and Isha 7:10 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 4:59 AM. Times use the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) with Hanafi Asr. The qibla is 294° from true north.
- Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi · 18° / 18°
- City centre 8.0901; 77.5384
Kanniyakumari
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · 1 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi · Fajr 18°, Isha 18° Change method This week
Kanniyakumari prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov 28 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sat 14 Nov 4 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. In India local moon sighting decides the date, which often falls one day later.
How times shift in Kanniyakumari, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves later by 1 min (5:59 PM → 6:00 PM), Fajr moves later by 6 min (4:58 AM → 5:04 AM).
Data: Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation per day. Times in IST; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Kanniyakumari
294.37°
from true north, towards the north-west. Simply: face west, then turn 24° to the right.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 4,302 km
- City coordinates
- 8.0901; 77.5384
Qibla 294.37° · north-west
Simply: face west, then turn 24° to the right. · 4,302 km
Cities near Kanniyakumari
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil | 15 km | 4:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 294.3° |
| Dharmapuram | 17 km | 4:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 294.4° |
| Aramboli | 18 km | 4:59 AM | 5:57 PM | 294.2° |
| Acharipallam Vaniyakudi | 19 km | 4:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 294.3° |
| Boothapandi | 22 km | 4:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 294.2° |
| Alur | 22 km | 4:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 294.3° |
| Villukuri | 23 km | 4:59 AM | 5:58 PM | 294.3° |
Wednesday, 11 November 2026 · Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi. Maghrib differs by at most 1 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Kanniyakumari today?
5:58 PM (IST) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, calculated with the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method for Kanniyakumari's coordinates.
Why can these times differ from my mosque's timetable?
They are calculated with the Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi method (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) for the coordinates of the city centre. India has no single national authority for prayer times, and these times have not been checked minute by minute against a local timetable, so they can differ by a few minutes. For congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
The default for India is Univ. Islamic Sciences, Karachi (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°) with Hanafi Asr. India has no single national authority for prayer times, so you can change the method under Calculation method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Kanniyakumari?
The Hanafi Asr at 4:20 PM. The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr begins earlier; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Nagercoil and Dharmapuram?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 1 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Kanniyakumari?
294.37° from true north, towards the north-west. Face west and turn 24° to the right. The Kaaba is 4,302 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · Karachi method (University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi): Fajr 18°, Isha 18°, Hanafi Asr; India has no single national authority, and the times have not been checked minute by minute against a local timetable
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-centre coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate; in India local moon sighting decides the date, which often falls one day later
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Coordinates · 8.0901; 77.5384 · Asia/Kolkata · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0