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Prayer times in San Rafael
Looking for the adhan times in San Rafael? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for San Rafael, San José. Every figure is computed for 9.9283° N, 84.1354° W, so the times reflect San Rafael itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in San Rafael today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
San Rafael prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in San Rafael change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in San Rafael on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 42 min, compared with only 11 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 7:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:29 AM and 11:44 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of San Rafael 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 | 4:00 AM | 5:17 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:06 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 |
San Rafael is very close to San José (6 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in San Rafael comes at almost exactly the same time as San José. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in San Rafael
Qibla direction for San Rafael: 59.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,976 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in San Rafael remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in San Rafael during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in San Rafael is at about 4:36 AM and iftar at 5:44 PM, for a fast of 12 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:27 AM and iftar to 5:47 PM, for a fast of 13 h 10 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About San Rafael
The coordinates of San Rafael are 9.9283° N and 84.1354° W. The closest places on our site are San Felipe (4 km), San José (6 km), and San Juan de Dios (8 km). San José, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around San José.
- Name
- San Rafael
- Type
- City
- Part of
- San José, Costa Rica
- Population
- 25,410
- Coordinates
- 9.92826, -84.13537
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,976 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in San Rafael
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in San Rafael comes about 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:10 PM instead of 3:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:44 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in San Rafael and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to San Rafael
- San Felipe4 km · south-east
- San José6 km · east
- San Juan de Dios8 km · south-east
- Heredia8 km · north
- San Pablo9 km · north-east
- Aserrí9 km · south-east
- San Rafael Arriba9 km · south-east
- San Pedro9 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San Rafael
Which calculation method is used for San Rafael?
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.
What time is Fajr in San Rafael?
Fajr in San Rafael depends on the season: about 4:00 AM on 21 June and about 4:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in San Rafael 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.
Do prayer times in San Rafael differ from San José?
Hardly: San Rafael is only 6 km from San José, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in San Rafael?
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.