Capital city · Aruba
Prayer times in Oranjestad
Looking for the prayer times in Oranjestad? 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 Oranjestad, Aruba. Every figure is computed for 12.5240° N, 70.0270° W, which means the times match Oranjestad itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Oranjestad
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Oranjestad
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Oranjestad by season
Prayer times in Oranjestad change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:57 AM and Maghrib at 7:08 PM, giving a day of 12 h 52 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:40 AM and Maghrib to 6:20 PM, and the day is just 11 h 24 min. The difference 1 h 28 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
Oranjestad is the capital of Aruba, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Aruba.
Qibla direction in Oranjestad
In Oranjestad you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 64.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,482 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Oranjestad 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Oranjestad
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Oranjestad is around 5:42 AM and iftar at 6:44 PM, for a fast of 12 h 52 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:31 AM and iftar to 6:50 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Oranjestad is located
Oranjestad lies at 12.5240° N, 70.0270° W, in Aruba. Close by you will find Tanki Leendert (2 km), Noord (5 km), and Santa Cruz (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Oranjestad
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Aruba
- Population
- 29,998
- Coordinates
- 12.52398, -70.02703
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,482 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Oranjestad
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Oranjestad comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Oranjestad in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Oranjestad
- Tanki Leendert2 km · north-east
- Noord5 km · north
- Santa Cruz5 km · east
Prayer times in Oranjestad: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Oranjestad?
Fajr in Oranjestad depends on the season: about 4:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Oranjestad?
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 is the Qibla direction in Oranjestad?
The Qibla in Oranjestad is 64.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,482 km away.
How long is the fast in Oranjestad during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 52 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Oranjestad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.