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Prayer times in Rancagua
Looking for the adhan times in Rancagua? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Rancagua, O'Higgins Region. Every figure is computed for 34.1691° S, 70.7405° W, so the times reflect Rancagua itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Rancagua today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Rancagua
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rancagua
It helps to know how prayer times in Rancagua move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:43 AM on 21 December and 6:19 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 36 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:41 PM and 8:54 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 26 min in the december solstice and falls to 9 h 52 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 |
Rancagua is located 80 km south of Santiago, so Dhuhr in Rancagua comes at almost exactly the same time as Santiago. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Rancagua.
Qibla in Rancagua and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Rancagua is at 82.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,166 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 82.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Rancagua
Ramadan in Rancagua: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 8:43 PM, roughly 15 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 57 min, shorter by 67 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Rancagua is located
The coordinates of Rancagua are 34.1691° S and 70.7405° W. The nearest cities on our site are Machalí (8 km), Graneros (11 km), and Rengo (29 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across O'Higgins Region.
- Name
- Rancagua
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- O'Higgins Region, Chile
- Population
- 212,695
- 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 Rancagua
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rancagua takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 40 minutes around 21 June: 3:23 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Rancagua and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rancagua
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rancagua
What is the Qibla direction in Rancagua?
The Qibla in Rancagua is 82.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,166 km away.
How long is the fast in Rancagua during Ramadan?
About 15 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 57 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Rancagua?
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.
When is Fajr in Rancagua?
Fajr in Rancagua changes with the seasons: 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.
Do prayer times in Rancagua differ from Santiago?
Yes. Rancagua is 80 km from Santiago, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Rancagua practically coincides with Santiago.