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Prayer times in Cartago Province
Salah times in Cartago Province (Costa Rica): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Cartago Province has 4 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Cartago Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cartago Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Cartago Province change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cartago Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, compared with only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 7:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:28 AM and 11:43 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cartago Province and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:16 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:15 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:31 PM |
Cartago Province lies 20 km south-east of San José, so Dhuhr in Cartago Province is called about 1 minute earlier than in San José. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cartago Province.
Qibla direction in Cartago Province
The Qibla in Cartago Province is at 59.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,959 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 59.9°.
Fasting hours in Cartago Province during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Cartago Province is around 4:35 AM and iftar at 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:26 AM and iftar to 5:47 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Cartago Province on the map
Cartago Province is one of the regions of Costa Rica. Its main city, Cartago, lies at 9.8637° N, 83.9195° W. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Cartago Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Costa Rica
- Coordinates
- 9.86371, -83.91950
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,959 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cartago Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cartago Province comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:09 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:43 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Cartago Province and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Cartago Province
- Prayer times in Paraíso39,702
- Turrialba28,955
- Salah times Cartago26,594
- San Diego16,991
Nearby cities to Cartago Province
- San José20 km · north-west
- Heredia Province26 km · north-west
- Alajuela Province36 km · north-west
- Limón Province98 km · east
- Puntarenas Province101 km · west
- Guanacaste Province187 km · north-west
Prayer times in Cartago Province: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Cartago Province differ from San José?
Yes. Cartago Province is 20 km from San José, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Cartago Province is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in San José.
Which calculation method is used for Cartago Province?
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 Cartago Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Cartago Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 5:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Cartago Province?
The Qibla in Cartago Province is 59.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,959 km away.