Salah time in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India)

When are the prayer times today in Chennai?

Salah (or Salat), the second pillar of Islam, consists of five daily prayers. These prayers are Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. It is important to know the Islamic prayers times in Chennai because they must be done according to the exact position of the sun in the sky. As a result, these times will vary from day to day.

Today, islamic prayers in Chennai happen at the following times (according to University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method):

• Fajr (dawn prayer): 05:00
• Dhuhr (noon prayer): 12:15
• Asr (afternoon prayer): 15:33
• Maghrib (dusk prayer): 18:20
• Isha (sunset prayer): 19:31

Salah is sometimes referred to as Namaz and the times of Namaz in Chennai are listed below. For times of prayer for tomorrow and next days please refer to the timetable below.

Azan prayers timing

The Azan is a signal inviting worshipers to attend the prayer. It is given five times per day prior to each prayer. The call is delivered by the Muezzin.

Listed below are the Chennai Salah times for the next 30 days. Please check these times daily for the most up-to-date time.

The times listed below have been determined by the University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi calculation method.

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How are prayer times calculated for Chennai?

The prayer times of each of the five prayers are determined by the specific position of the sun in the sky. The Chennai Salah times typically change daily, the prayer times will be different on each day. Usually, the time only varies by a minute per day but some days will have the same time for multiple days consecutively. Because of the changing times, it is important to check the prayer schedule each day.

Why is it important to know exact prayer times in Chennai?

Since prayer times are dictated by the position of the sun, the precise times must be adhered to. A prayer must never be performed earlier than the set time. Each prayer is directed to be performed at a certain, specific, exact time.