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Prayer times in Antofagasta
Prayer times in Antofagasta (Chile): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Antofagasta has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Antofagasta
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Antofagasta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Antofagasta change through the year
Prayer times in Antofagasta change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:24 AM and Maghrib at 8:28 PM, giving a day of 13 h 36 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:02 AM and Maghrib to 6:04 PM, and the day is just 10 h 41 min. That is a difference of 2 h 55 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:30 AM | 7:45 AM | 1:49 PM | 5:15 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:30 AM | 1:34 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:38 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:52 AM | 1:40 PM | 4:58 PM | 8:28 PM | 9:50 PM |
Antofagasta lies 1,091 km north of Santiago, so Dhuhr in Antofagasta comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Santiago. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Antofagasta.
Qibla direction in Antofagasta
The Qibla in Antofagasta is at 76.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,919 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 76.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Antofagasta
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Antofagasta is around 5:54 AM and iftar at 8:26 PM, for a fast of 14 h 22 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:15 AM and iftar to 8:03 PM, for a fast of 13 h 39 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Antofagasta on the map
Antofagasta is one of the regions of Chile. Its main city, Antofagasta, lies at 23.6509° S, 70.3975° W. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Antofagasta
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Chile
- Coordinates
- -23.65094, -70.39752
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 76.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,919 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Antofagasta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Antofagasta is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 44 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 4:28 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Antofagasta (UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Antofagasta
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Prayer times near Antofagasta
- Tarapacá383 km · north
- Atacama413 km · south
- Arica y Parinacota Region576 km · north
- Coquimbo Region701 km · south
- Valparaiso1,050 km · south
- Santiago Metropolitan1,091 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Antofagasta
When is Maghrib in Antofagasta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 June and 8:28 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Antofagasta?
The Qibla in Antofagasta is 76.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,919 km away.
What time is Fajr in Antofagasta?
Fajr in Antofagasta depends on the season: about 5:24 AM on 21 December and about 6:02 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Antofagasta during Ramadan?
About 14 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 39 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Antofagasta?
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.