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Prayer times in San Rafael
Looking for the prayer times in San Rafael? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for San Rafael, Mendoza Province. Every figure is computed for 34.6153° S, 68.3324° W, so the times reflect San Rafael itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in San Rafael today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for San Rafael
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in San Rafael
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in San Rafael on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, compared with only 9 h 50 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:55 PM and 10:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:26 PM and 1:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of San Rafael and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:12 AM | 7:36 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:08 PM | 7:45 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 7:10 AM | 8:40 AM | 1:35 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:22 AM | 1:26 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:31 AM | 6:17 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:18 PM | 8:46 PM | 10:25 PM |
San Rafael is in a different time zone from the capital Buenos Aires: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in San Rafael comes roughly 40 minutes later than in Buenos Aires, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 911 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in San Rafael
In San Rafael you pray towards the east, at an angle of 81.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,955 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of San Rafael and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in San Rafael during Ramadan
For those fasting in San Rafael, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:34 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 15 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 8:00 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 58 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Argentina.
San Rafael on the map
San Rafael is located at 34.6153° S, 68.3324° W, in Mendoza Province, in Argentina. The nearest administrative centre is General Alvear, 71 km away. Nearby places include General Alvear (71 km), Tunuyan (131 km), and Malargüe (149 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- San Rafael
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mendoza Province, Argentina
- Population
- 118,009
- Coordinates
- -34.61531, -68.33238
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 81.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,955 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in San Rafael
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in San Rafael is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 40 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 4:52 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through San Rafael, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near San Rafael
- General Alvear71 km · south-east
- Tunuyan131 km · north-west
- Malargüe149 km · south-west
- Tupungato158 km · north-west
- Rivadavia159 km · north
- San Martin171 km · north
- Perdriel179 km · north
- Rodeo del Medio183 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San Rafael
Which calculation method is used for San Rafael?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What time is Fajr in San Rafael?
Fajr in San Rafael changes with the seasons: about 4:31 AM on 21 December and about 7:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in San Rafael?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:30 PM on 21 June and 8:46 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in San Rafael differ from Buenos Aires?
Yes. San Rafael is 911 km from Buenos Aires, towards the west, and Dhuhr in San Rafael is called roughly 40 minutes later than in Buenos Aires.
What is the Qibla direction in San Rafael?
The Qibla in San Rafael is 81.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,955 km away.