Current Time in Madurai, India 🇮🇳
Lat/Long: 9.92° N, 78.12° E
Elevation: 139 m above sea level
Population rank: #22 of 3,570 cities in India by population
State: Tamil Nadu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: IST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in India: IST
Daylight Hours in Madurai
Madurai gets 12h 41m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 18:37.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 32m near the December solstice to 12h 42m near the June solstice.
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Prayer Times in Madurai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:36 | 05:56 | 12:17 | 15:43 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:36 | 05:56 | 12:17 | 15:43 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:36 | 05:56 | 12:17 | 15:44 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:36 | 05:56 | 12:17 | 15:44 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:37 | 05:56 | 12:17 | 15:44 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:37 | 05:57 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:37 | 05:57 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
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How Far Is Madurai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 1,164 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Dubai | 2,950 km | NW (308deg) |
| Singapore | 2,996 km | ESE (107deg) |
| Hong Kong | 4,077 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Moscow | 6,191 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Tokyo | 6,804 km | NE (55deg) |
| Paris | 8,139 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,334 km | NW (321deg) |
Madurai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Madurai and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.9deg S, 101.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Madurai
What time is it in Madurai right now?
The current local time in Madurai is 22:14 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Madurai follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What time zone is Madurai in?
Madurai uses the Asia/Kolkata IANA time zone (UTC+5:30). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Madurai?
Is Madurai on daylight saving time right now?
No — Madurai is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madurai today?
Today in Madurai: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 18:37, giving 12h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Madurai tonight?
The moon phase over Madurai tonight is Waning Crescent with 16.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Madurai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Madurai, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.