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Chennai Prayer Times Today

14 Rabi' al-Thani 1448 AH

Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha (Namaz / Salah) for Chennai, India · Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences

Next prayer in Chennai, India

Maghrib

begins at 18:01

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Fajr

04:48

Sunrise

05:58

Dhuhr

12:00

Asr

16:20

Maghrib

18:01

Isha

19:11
Quick Answer

Prayer times in Chennai today, 28 Sept 2026: Fajr 04:48, Sunrise 05:58, Dhuhr 12:00, Asr 16:20, Maghrib 18:01 and Isha 19:11 (Asia/Kolkata), calculated with the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences. Mosques set their own congregation (iqamah) times.

Schedule date · Asia/Kolkata. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.

Chennai’s day at a glanceNight · dawn · daylight · dusk, with each prayer’s start time
Prayer times across the day in ChennaiFajr 04:48, sunrise 05:58, Dhuhr 12:01, Asr 16:21, Maghrib 18:03, Isha 19:14.00:0006:0012:0018:0000:00Fajr04:48Sunrise05:58Dhuhr12:00Asr16:20Maghrib18:01Isha19:11

Plan your prayers in Chennai

नमाज़ का समय — Chennai

फ़ज्र, ज़ुहर, अस्र, मग़रिब और इशा का समय देखने के लिए अपना शहर चुनें। जमात के समय की पुष्टि अपनी मस्जिद से करें।

नमाज़ का समय · नमाज का समय · namaz time refer to the daily prayer schedule. Choose a prayer or monthly timetable for local times. Prayer start times differ from a mosque’s iqamah or jamaat time; confirm congregational times with the mosque.

Understand prayer time calculation methods, find Qibla direction, or read how to pray Salah.

Chennai Prayer Times This Week

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Prayer times in Chennai, India for the next seven days (Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences)
Day FajrDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
Fri 25 Sep 04:48 12:01 16:21 18:03 19:14
Sat 26 Sep 04:48 12:00 16:21 18:02 19:13
Sun 27 Sep 04:48 12:00 16:21 18:02 19:12
Mon 28 Sep Today 04:48 12:00 16:20 18:01 19:11
Tue 29 Sep 04:48 11:59 16:20 18:00 19:11
Wed 30 Sep 04:48 11:59 16:19 18:00 19:10
Thu 01 Oct 04:48 11:59 16:19 17:59 19:09
Prayer times calculated using your selected methodFull monthly timetable →

About Chennai

Chennai (formerly Madras) has a Muslim population of over 1 million, primarily of Tamil Muslim (Labbai, Marakkayar, and Rowther) heritage — communities with a distinct Islamic tradition going back to Arab traders of the 8th century. The Thousand Lights Mosque, with its striking green dome, is one of the most recognisable landmarks of Chennai.

From Chennai, the Qibla (direction of the Kaaba in Makkah) is 287.9° from true north (WNW), a great-circle distance of about 4,381 km.

Mosques in Chennai, India

Find mosque addresses and available Friday prayer details in Chennai. Contact the mosque to confirm current iqamah and Jummah times before travelling.

Thousand Lights Mosque

Chennai, India

📍 Anna Salai, Thousand Lights, Chennai 600006

One of the largest and most iconic mosques in South India, named for the thousands of oil lamps that once lit the interior, located in the heart of Chennai.

Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM · confirm locally
Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗

Wallajah Big Mosque

Chennai, India

📍 Triplicane High Rd, Triplicane, Chennai 600005

One of the oldest mosques in Chennai, built in 1795 by the Nawab of Arcot, with twin minarets that are a landmark of the historic Triplicane area.

Listed Jummah: 1:15 PM · confirm locally
Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗

Masjid-e-Quba Chennai

Chennai, India

📍 Pallavaram, Chennai

A large modern mosque in the southern suburbs of Chennai serving the city's growing Muslim community.

Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM · confirm locally
Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗

Chennai Prayer Times — Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr prayer in Chennai today?
Fajr prayer in Chennai on 28 Sept 2026 begins at 04:48. The five daily prayer times for Chennai that day are Fajr 04:48, Dhuhr 12:00, Asr 16:20, Maghrib 18:01 and Isha 19:11, calculated with the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Chennai today?
Maghrib in Chennai on 28 Sept 2026 begins at 18:01, at sunset. Isha follows at 19:11. During Ramadan, Maghrib is the time to break the fast (iftar).
How are prayer times calculated for Chennai?
Prayer times for Chennai are calculated using the Karachi — University of Islamic Sciences method. The calculation uses Chennai's coordinates and the sun's position; times are sourced from the Aladhan API and update daily. See our calculation methods guide for full details.
Is Asr different for Hanafi in Chennai?
Yes. Hanafi Asr begins when an object's shadow is twice its length, typically 30–90 minutes after the standard (Shafi'i) Asr. Switch the Asr setting in the timetable's calculation options to see the Hanafi time for Chennai.
What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Chennai?
Fajr is the pre-dawn obligatory prayer, offered from the break of dawn until just before sunrise. Sunrise is not a prayer; it marks the end of the Fajr prayer time — 05:58 in Chennai on 28 Sept 2026.
Which direction is the Qibla from Chennai?
The Qibla from Chennai is 287.9° from true north (WNW), towards the Kaaba in Makkah about 4,381 km away. Use the Qibla compass on your phone.
What are the popular mosques in Chennai?
Chennai mosques listed on Global Prayer Times include Thousand Lights Mosque, Wallajah Big Mosque, Masjid-e-Quba Chennai. See the mosque listings on this page, and confirm Jummah and iqamah times with each mosque.
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