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Prayer times in Vilcún
Looking for the prayer times in Vilcún? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Vilcún, Araucania. Every figure is computed for 38.6688° S, 72.2257° W, so the times reflect Vilcún itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Vilcún
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Vilcún prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vilcún change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Vilcún on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, compared with only 9 h 28 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 11:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:51 PM and 1:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vilcún and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:23 AM | 7:52 AM | 1:56 PM | 5:23 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:31 AM | 8:07 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 6:08 AM | 7:37 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:08 PM | 7:46 PM | 9:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:22 AM | 6:21 AM | 1:47 PM | 5:43 PM | 9:13 PM | 11:03 PM |
Vilcún is located 597 km south of Santiago, so Dhuhr in Vilcún is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Santiago. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vilcún.
Finding the Qibla from Vilcún
Qibla direction for Vilcún: 85.6° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,351 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Vilcún remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Vilcún during Ramadan
For those fasting in Vilcún, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 8:57 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 15 h 28 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 8:17 PM for a fast of 14 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Chile.
About Vilcún
The coordinates of Vilcún are 38.6688° S and 72.2257° W. The closest places on our site are Lautaro (24 km), Temuco (33 km), and Cunco (34 km). Temuco, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Araucania.
- Name
- Vilcún
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Araucania, Chile
- Population
- 22,499
- Coordinates
- -38.66875, -72.22565
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 85.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,351 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vilcún
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vilcún is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 38 minutes around 21 June: 3:17 PM for the majority, 3:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Vilcún in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Vilcún
- Lautaro24 km · north-west
- Temuco33 km · west
- Cunco34 km · south-east
- Padre Las Casas34 km · west
- Freire47 km · south-west
- Labranza47 km · west
- Victoria49 km · north
- Pitrufquén50 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vilcún
Do prayer times in Vilcún differ from Santiago?
Yes. Vilcún is 597 km from Santiago, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Vilcún comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Santiago.
When is Fajr in Vilcún?
Fajr in Vilcún changes with the seasons: about 4:22 AM on 21 December and about 6:31 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Vilcún during Ramadan?
Roughly 15 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Vilcún?
The Qibla in Vilcún is 85.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,351 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Vilcún?
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.