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Prayer times in San José
Prayer times in San José (Costa Rica): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. San José has 16 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in San José today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for San José
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in San José change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in San José move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:59 AM on 21 June and 4:33 AM on 21 December, a shift of 33 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:21 PM and 5:59 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 42 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 33 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| 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 | 5:59 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:32 PM |
San José is very close to San José (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in San José comes at almost exactly the same time as San José. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in San José
The Qibla in San José is at 59.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,971 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 59.8°.
Fasting hours in San José during Ramadan
Fasting in San José, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 4:36 AM on the first day, 12 h 57 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:47 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Costa Rica.
Where San José is located
San José is one of the regions of Costa Rica. Its main city, San José, lies at 9.9339° N, 84.0849° W. The region has 16 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- San José
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Costa Rica
- Coordinates
- 9.93388, -84.08489
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,971 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in San José
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in San José comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:10 PM instead of 3:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:44 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in San José and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of San José
- Prayer times in San José335,007
- San Isidro de El General34,877
- Salah times Curridabat34,586
- San Vicente34,447
- Prayer times in San Vicente de Moravia34,447
- Purral30,034
- Salah times San Miguel28,827
- San Pedro27,477
- Prayer times in San Rafael Abajo27,419
- Aserrí25,874
- Salah times San Rafael25,410
- San Felipe24,985
- Prayer times in Patarrá23,983
- Tejar22,433
- Salah times San Juan de Dios15,469
- San Rafael Arriba15,051
Prayer times near San José
- Heredia Province8 km · north-west
- Alajuela Province17 km · north-west
- Cartago Province20 km · south-east
- Puntarenas Province83 km · west
- Limón Province115 km · east
- Guanacaste Province167 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San José
What is the Qibla direction in San José?
The Qibla in San José is 59.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,971 km away.
When is Maghrib in San José?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 5:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for San José?
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 San José during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in San José?
Fajr in San José changes with the seasons: 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.