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Prayer times in General Roca
This page shows today’s prayer times in General Roca, Río Negro Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Argentina.
Today’s prayer times in General Roca
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for General Roca
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in General Roca by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in General Roca on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 25 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 10:47 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:23 PM and 1:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of General Roca and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 1:38 PM | 5:04 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 7:13 AM | 8:49 AM | 1:32 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:49 AM | 7:18 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:49 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:01 AM | 6:01 AM | 1:28 PM | 5:25 PM | 8:56 PM | 10:47 PM |
General Roca does not use the same time zone as the capital Buenos Aires: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in General Roca comes about 37 minutes later than in Buenos Aires, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 955 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in General Roca
The Qibla in General Roca is at 83.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,955 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 83.0°.
Fasting hours in General Roca during Ramadan
For those fasting in General Roca, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:39 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 15 h 30 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:59 PM and the fast lasts 14 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Argentina.
General Roca on the map
General Roca lies at 39.0333° S, 67.5833° W, in Río Negro Province, in Argentina. The nearest administrative centre is Neuquén, 42 km away. Close by you will find Allen (22 km), Cipolletti (37 km), and Neuquén (42 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- General Roca
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Río Negro Province, Argentina
- Population
- 73,212
- Coordinates
- -39.03333, -67.58333
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 83.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,955 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in General Roca
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in General Roca takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 38 minutes around 21 June: 3:57 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in General Roca and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near General Roca
- Allen22 km · west
- Cipolletti37 km · west
- Neuquén42 km · west
- Villa Regina44 km · east
- Cinco Saltos48 km · north-west
- Centenario53 km · north-west
- Plottier57 km · west
- Catriel130 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in General Roca
Do prayer times in General Roca differ from Buenos Aires?
Yes. General Roca is 955 km from Buenos Aires, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in General Roca comes about 37 minutes later than in Buenos Aires.
When is Maghrib in General Roca?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:15 PM on 21 June and 8:56 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in General Roca?
The Qibla in General Roca is 83.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,955 km away.
Which calculation method is used for General Roca?
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.
How long is the fast in General Roca during Ramadan?
Roughly 15 h 30 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.