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Prayer times in Heredia Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Heredia Province, a region of Costa Rica, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Heredia Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Heredia; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Heredia Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Heredia Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Heredia Province by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Heredia Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, against only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 7:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:29 AM and 11:44 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Heredia Province and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:17 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:05 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:32 PM |
Heredia Province is very close to San José (8 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Heredia Province comes at almost exactly the same time as San José. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Heredia Province
From Heredia Province you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 59.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,970 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Heredia Province 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Heredia Province
Ramadan in Heredia Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:36 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, roughly 12 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Heredia Province is located
Heredia Province is one of the regions of Costa Rica. Its main city, Heredia, is at 9.9987° N, 84.1159° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Heredia Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Costa Rica
- Coordinates
- 9.99872, -84.11587
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,970 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Heredia Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Heredia Province comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:10 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:44 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Heredia Province and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Heredia Province
- Prayer times in Heredia21,947
- San Pablo21,662
Nearby cities to Heredia Province
- San José8 km · south-east
- Alajuela Province11 km · west
- Cartago Province26 km · south-east
- Puntarenas Province79 km · west
- Limón Province118 km · east
- Guanacaste Province161 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Heredia Province
How long is the fast in Heredia Province during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Heredia Province differ from San José?
Hardly: Heredia Province is only 8 km from San José, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What time is Fajr in Heredia Province?
Fajr in Heredia Province depends on the season: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 4:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Heredia Province?
The Qibla in Heredia Province is 59.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,970 km away.
When is Maghrib in Heredia Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 6:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.