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Prayer times in Bonaire

Prayer times in Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Bonaire has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Bonaire

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Kralendijk, the main city of Bonaire. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Caribbean Netherlands we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−4) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Bonaire

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Bonaire by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bonaire on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 50 min, against only 11 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:25 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bonaire and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Bonaire (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:27 AM6:37 AM12:41 PM3:58 PM6:44 PM7:50 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:51 AM6:10 AM12:35 PM4:01 PM7:00 PM8:14 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:12 AM6:22 AM12:25 PM3:43 PM6:29 PM7:35 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:33 AM6:49 AM12:31 PM3:48 PM6:14 PM7:25 PM

Bonaire lies right next to Kralendijk (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Bonaire practically coincides with Kralendijk. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.

Qibla in Bonaire and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Bonaire is at 64.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,328 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 64.7°.

Ramadan timetable for Bonaire

Ramadan in Bonaire: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:38 PM, about 12 h 53 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where Bonaire is located

Bonaire is one of the regions of Caribbean Netherlands. Its main city, Kralendijk, lies at 12.1500° N, 68.2667° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Bonaire
Type
Region
Part of
Caribbean Netherlands
Coordinates
12.15000, -68.26667
Time zone
UTC−4
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
64.7° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
11,328 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bonaire

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bonaire takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:09 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 observe your prayers on time in Bonaire and organise your day around them.

Prayer times in the cities of Bonaire

Prayer times near Bonaire

Prayer times in Bonaire: questions and answers

Do prayer times in Bonaire differ from Kralendijk?

Hardly: Bonaire is only less than 1 km from Kralendijk, so the difference stays within a minute or two.

When is Maghrib in Bonaire?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:14 PM on 21 December and 7:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

How long is the fast in Bonaire during Ramadan?

About 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Which calculation method is used for Bonaire?

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 Bonaire?

The Qibla in Bonaire is 64.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,328 km away.

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