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Prayer times in O'Higgins Region
Prayer times in O'Higgins Region (Chile): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. O'Higgins Region has 7 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in O'Higgins Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
O'Higgins Region prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in O'Higgins Region change through the year
Prayer times in O'Higgins Region change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:43 AM and Maghrib at 8:54 PM, for a day of 14 h 26 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:19 AM and Maghrib to 5:41 PM, and the day is just 9 h 52 min. The difference 4 h 34 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:22 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:50 PM | 5:18 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:19 AM | 7:49 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 6:08 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:28 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:27 PM | 8:54 PM | 10:32 PM |
O'Higgins Region is located 80 km south of Santiago, so Dhuhr in O'Higgins Region comes at almost exactly the same time as Santiago. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in O'Higgins Region.
Finding the Qibla from O'Higgins Region
From O'Higgins Region you pray towards the east, at an angle of 82.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,166 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of O'Higgins Region and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in O'Higgins Region during Ramadan
For those fasting in O'Higgins Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 8:43 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 15 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 8:09 PM for a fast of 13 h 57 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Chile.
Where O'Higgins Region is located
O'Higgins Region is one of the regions of Chile. Its main city, Rancagua, lies at 34.1691° S, 70.7405° W. The region has 7 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- O'Higgins Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Chile
- Coordinates
- -34.16910, -70.74053
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 82.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,166 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in O'Higgins Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in O'Higgins Region comes roughly 40 minutes later around the june solstice (4:03 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:50 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to O'Higgins Region, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Salah times across O'Higgins Region
- Prayer times in Rancagua212,695
- San Vicente de Tagua Tagua44,046
- Salah times Machalí42,572
- Rengo38,100
- Prayer times in Santa Cruz34,914
- Chimbarongo33,446
- Salah times Graneros23,301
Nearby cities to O'Higgins Region
- Santiago Metropolitan80 km · north
- Valparaiso151 km · north-west
- Maule Region162 km · south-west
- Ñuble Region298 km · south-west
- Biobio362 km · south-west
- Coquimbo Region476 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in O'Higgins Region
Which calculation method is used for O'Higgins Region?
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 time is Fajr in O'Higgins Region?
Fajr in O'Higgins Region depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 December and about 6:19 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in O'Higgins Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 June and 8:54 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in O'Higgins Region differ from Santiago?
Yes. O'Higgins Region is 80 km from Santiago, towards the south, and Dhuhr in O'Higgins Region practically coincides with Santiago.
How long is the fast in O'Higgins Region during Ramadan?
Roughly 15 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 57 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.