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Prayer times in Iquique
Looking for the prayer times in Iquique? 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 Iquique, Tarapacá. Every figure is computed for 20.2133° S, 70.1503° W, which means the times match Iquique itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Iquique
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Iquique prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Iquique change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Iquique on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:34 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 22 min, compared with only 10 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 9:39 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:42 PM and 1:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Iquique and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:31 AM | 7:44 AM | 1:48 PM | 5:12 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 6:16 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:33 PM | 4:57 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:39 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:19 PM | 9:39 PM |
Compared with Santiago, Dhuhr in Iquique is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Santiago, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 27 minutes later than in the capital. Iquique is 1,473 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Iquique and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Iquique is at 75.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,802 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 75.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Iquique
Fasting in Iquique, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:21 PM and imsak at 6:00 AM on the first day, 14 h 10 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 8:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 34 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Chile.
Where Iquique is located
The coordinates of Iquique are 20.2133° S and 70.1503° W. The nearest cities on our site are Alto Hospicio (8 km), Pozo Almonte (38 km), and Arica (194 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Tarapacá.
- Name
- Iquique
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Tarapacá, Chile
- Population
- 199,587
- Coordinates
- -20.21326, -70.15027
- Time zone
- UTC−4, UTC−3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,802 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Iquique
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Iquique comes about 46 minutes later around the june solstice (4:34 PM instead of 3:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:48 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Iquique and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Iquique
- Alto Hospicio8 km · south-east
- Pozo Almonte38 km · east
- Arica194 km · north
- Tocopilla209 km · south
- Calama280 km · south-east
- Antofagasta383 km · south
- Caldera765 km · south
- Copiapó796 km · south
Prayer times in Iquique: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Iquique during Ramadan?
About 14 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 34 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Iquique?
Fajr in Iquique depends on the season: about 5:34 AM on 21 December and about 5:56 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Iquique?
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.
Do prayer times in Iquique differ from Santiago?
Yes. Iquique is 1,473 km from Santiago, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Iquique is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Santiago.
When is Maghrib in Iquique?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 June and 8:19 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.