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Prayer times in Buin
Looking for the prayer times in Buin? On this page 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 Buin, Santiago Metropolitan. Every figure is computed for 33.7326° S, 70.7428° W, which means the times match Buin itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Buin today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Buin
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Buin change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Buin on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 24 min, against only 9 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 10:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Buin and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:23 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:50 PM | 5:18 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:18 AM | 7:47 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 6:08 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:03 PM | 7:40 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:29 AM | 1:41 PM | 5:26 PM | 8:53 PM | 10:30 PM |
Buin lies 32 km south of Santiago, so Dhuhr in Buin practically coincides with Santiago. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Buin.
Finding the Qibla from Buin
From Buin you pray towards the east, at an angle of 82.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,160 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Buin and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Buin
For those fasting in Buin, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:42 PM and imsak at 5:30 AM on the first day, 15 h 02 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 8:09 PM for a fast of 13 h 56 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Chile.
Where Buin is located
The coordinates of Buin are 33.7326° S and 70.7428° W. The closest places on our site are Paine (8 km), San Bernardo (16 km), and Talagante (19 km). San Bernardo, the nearest administrative centre, is 16 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Santiago Metropolitan.
- Name
- Buin
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
- Population
- 63,419
- Coordinates
- -33.73257, -70.74281
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 82.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,160 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Buin
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Buin comes roughly 40 minutes later around the june solstice (4:04 PM instead of 3:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:50 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Buin in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Buin
- Paine8 km · south
- San Bernardo16 km · north
- Talagante19 km · north-west
- Peñaflor19 km · north-west
- Padre Hurtado19 km · north
- La Pintana19 km · north-east
- Puente Alto20 km · north-east
- El Monte23 km · west
Prayer times in Buin: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Buin differ from Santiago?
Yes. Buin is 32 km from Santiago, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Buin comes at almost exactly the same time as Santiago.
When is Maghrib in Buin?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 June and 8:53 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Buin?
The Qibla in Buin is 82.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,160 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Buin?
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.
How long is the fast in Buin during Ramadan?
About 15 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 56 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.