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Prayer times in Caldera
This page shows today’s prayer times in Caldera, Atacama, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Chile.
Adhan times in Caldera today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Caldera prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Caldera by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Caldera on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 51 min, against only 10 h 26 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 10:03 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:45 PM and 1:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Caldera and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:29 AM | 7:47 AM | 1:51 PM | 5:18 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:39 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 6:14 AM | 7:32 AM | 1:36 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:46 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:09 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:03 PM |
Compared with Santiago, Dhuhr in Caldera is called roughly 1 minute later than in Santiago, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes later than in the capital. Caldera is 711 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Caldera
Qibla from Caldera: 78.6° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,042 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Caldera is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Caldera
For those fasting in Caldera, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:32 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 14 h 34 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 8:06 PM for a fast of 13 h 44 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Chile.
Caldera on the map
The coordinates of Caldera are 27.0681° S and 70.8192° W. The closest places on our site are Copiapó (59 km), Vallenar (168 km), and La Serena (318 km). Copiapó, the nearest administrative centre, is 59 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Atacama.
- Name
- Caldera
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Atacama, Chile
- Population
- 16,150
- Coordinates
- -27.06812, -70.81921
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 78.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,042 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Caldera
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Caldera comes about 43 minutes later around the june solstice (4:22 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:51 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times 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 Caldera
Prayer times in Caldera: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Caldera?
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 Caldera?
The Qibla in Caldera is 78.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,042 km away.
When is Maghrib in Caldera?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 June and 8:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Caldera?
Fajr in Caldera depends on the season: about 5:14 AM on 21 December and about 6:09 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Caldera differ from Santiago?
Yes. Caldera is 711 km from Santiago, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Caldera is called roughly 1 minute later than in Santiago.