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Prayer times in Chennai, India today
Check prayer times and today’s Athan (Adhan, Adan) in Chennai: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, the next prayer, qibla direction, and the city’s daily reference timings.
The next prayer in Chennai today is Maghrib at 18:22, and today's Fajr prayer time in Chennai is 04:42 in the local city time zone.
Check prayer times in Chennai, India today with adhan times, Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, qibla direction, and a quick weekly prayer schedule.
Time zoneGMT+5:30
Calculation methodUniversity of Islamic Sciences, Karachi
Gregorian date todaySunday, April 19, 2026
Hijri date today2 Dhū al-Qaʿdah 1447 AH
City coordinates13.0878, 80.2785
Page publishedApril 19, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Page updatedApril 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Prayer times today
7-day prayer times table for Chennai
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 04:42 | 05:54 | 12:08 | 15:15 | 18:22 | 19:35 |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | 04:41 | 05:54 | 12:08 | 15:14 | 18:22 | 19:35 |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 04:40 | 05:53 | 12:08 | 15:14 | 18:22 | 19:35 |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 04:40 | 05:53 | 12:07 | 15:13 | 18:23 | 19:36 |
| Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 04:39 | 05:52 | 12:07 | 15:12 | 18:23 | 19:36 |
| Friday, April 24, 2026 | 04:38 | 05:51 | 12:07 | 15:13 | 18:23 | 19:36 |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 04:38 | 05:51 | 12:07 | 15:13 | 18:23 | 19:36 |
Visitor guide
Prayer times and adhan schedule in Chennai, India
This page helps visitors looking for prayer times in Chennai, India today or the next adhan time. The next prayer right now is Maghrib at 18:22 in the city’s local time zone.
You can review today’s full schedule from Fajr to Isha, plus sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview to plan prayer times in Chennai more easily.
Chennai is a city in India, and this page uses the local time zone GMT+5:30 together with the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method to show daily prayer times.
Friday prayer and khutbah
The next Friday prayer in Chennai for Friday, April 24, 2026 uses a Friday adhan at 12:07, a khutbah start at 12:17, and a Jumua prayer start around 12:47.
If you are specifically searching for Juma time, Jumua iqama, or Friday khutbah in Chennai, this section gives a quick reference while keeping the daily Dhuhr row separate.
Quick highlights
Next prayer: Maghrib at 18:22.
Today’s Fajr time: 04:42.
Today’s Maghrib adhan: 18:22.
A 7-day timetable helps you track upcoming prayer times more easily.
How timings are calculated
How prayer times are calculated in Chennai and why they change
Prayer times in Chennai, India follow the local time zone GMT+5:30 and the calculation method University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi. This is why timings shift day by day as the sun’s position changes through the year.
This page uses the city-wide reference for Chennai, based on the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method, the local time zone GMT+5:30, and the city coordinates 13.0878, 80.2785.
Daily changes in Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha are normal because each prayer is tied to sunrise, solar noon, sunset, and twilight angles. That is why choosing the right city and checking the latest timetable matters in Chennai.
Adhan time in Chennai is calculated from the sun's position and the sunrise and sunset angles, which is why timings shift slightly across the seasons.
Quick highlights
Displayed calculation method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi.
Local city time zone: GMT+5:30.
Displayed city coordinates: 13.0878, 80.2785.
Visible page update time: April 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chennai
Quick answers for common visitor questions.
What are the prayer times in Chennai, India today?
This page shows Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times in Chennai, India for Sunday, April 19, 2026 (2 Dhū al-Qaʿdah 1447 AH), together with sunrise, imsak, and a 7-day overview.
What is the next prayer time and adhan time in Chennai?
The next prayer right now is Maghrib at 18:22 based on the city’s local time zone, and the top panel also shows a live countdown until the next adhan.
What is the qibla direction in Chennai?
The qibla direction from Chennai toward Makkah is approximately west at 288° from north, and you can combine that with your phone compass for finer alignment.
Does this page cover prayer times for neighborhoods, villages, and smaller areas linked to Chennai?
Yes. This page keeps the city-wide prayer time reference for Chennai while also mentioning local names such as Attippattu, Chinnasekkadu, Gummidipundi, Injambakkam, Kaikalapettai, Kakalur, Nazarathpettai, Peddikuppam, Sikkarayapuram, Surappattu, Vandalur, Vellanur to reflect the wider local area around the city.
Mosques
Known mosques in Chennai
This starter list highlights some known mosques in Chennai, India. It adds useful local context for visitors looking for prayer times, qibla direction, and mosque names on one page.
6 known mosque names are listed for this city.
District: Chennai
The Malabar Muslim Association page presents Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times with iqama and Jumu'ah details for Chennai in Chennai.
Location: 14 Kennett Lane, Egmore, Chennai, IN
Phone: +914428190872
District: Zone 5 Royapuram
The Godown Street Mosque page presents Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times with iqama and Jumu'ah details for Chennai in Zone 5 Royapuram.
Location: Godown Street Mosque, Godown Street, Zone 5 Royapuram, Chennai - 600079, Tamil Nadu, India
The Mamoor Mosque page gathers daily prayer times and Friday prayer details for visitors following the mosque pages in Chennai.
The Governers Bodyguard Mosque page presents prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information within the mosque pages linked to Chennai.
The Ashraf Mosque page presents prayer times, iqama details, and Jumu'ah information within the mosque pages linked to Chennai.
The George Town Mosque page gathers daily prayer times and Friday prayer details for visitors following the mosque pages in Chennai.