Prayer Times in Chennai Today
Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in local time, with a countdown and the full monthly timetable.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chennai:
| Date | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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About prayer times in Chennai
Times are calculated for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (13.08°, 80.27°) and shown in local time (Kolkata), including daylight saving time where it applies. Asr uses the Hanafi method.
Calculation method: University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°), Hanafi Asr. Checked against independent published timetables on 19 October 2026. Always follow your local mosque for congregational times.
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See also: Prayer times in other cities · Tahajjud time tonight · Hijri date today
Frequently asked questions
What are the prayer times in Chennai today?
Today’s Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for Chennai are at the top of this page, in local Chennai time. They update automatically every day.
Which calculation method is used for Chennai?
University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi (Fajr 18°, Isha 18°), Hanafi Asr. This is the method most widely used by mosques in India. Your local mosque may use a slightly different method, so its timetable can differ by a few minutes.
Why is Asr later here than on some other timetables?
Asr here follows the Hanafi method (the shadow is twice an object’s length), which most mosques in India use. The Shafi’i, Maliki and Hanbali method starts Asr earlier, when the shadow equals the object’s length.
What time is Maghrib (Iftar) in Chennai?
Maghrib is just after sunset. During Ramadan, Iftar is at Maghrib. See today’s Maghrib time above, or the monthly table for other dates.