City · Cienfuegos Province
Prayer times in Lajas
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lajas, Cienfuegos Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Cuba.
Adhan times in Lajas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lajas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Lajas
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lajas on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:11 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 31 min, against only 10 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 9:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 1:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lajas and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:11 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:29 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:38 AM | 1:23 PM | 4:42 PM | 8:08 PM | 9:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:58 PM |
Lajas lies 229 km east of Havana, so Dhuhr in Lajas comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Havana. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Lajas.
Qibla direction in Lajas
The Qibla in Lajas is at 57.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,899 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 57.4°.
Fasting hours in Lajas during Ramadan
For those fasting in Lajas, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:14 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 12 h 33 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cuba.
Where Lajas is located
Lajas is located at 22.4144° N, 80.2936° W, in Cienfuegos Province, in Cuba. The nearest administrative centre is Cruces, 8 km away. Close by you will find Cruces (8 km), Ranchuelo (15 km), and Santo Domingo (20 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Lajas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cienfuegos Province, Cuba
- Population
- 22,602
- Coordinates
- 22.41436, -80.29363
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 57.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,899 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lajas
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lajas comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:02 PM instead of 4:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:29 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Lajas (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Lajas
- Cruces8 km · south
- Ranchuelo15 km · east
- Santo Domingo20 km · north
- Palmira22 km · south-west
- Rodas28 km · west
- Cumanayagua31 km · south
- Abreus32 km · south-west
- Santa Clara34 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lajas
What time is Fajr in Lajas?
Fajr in Lajas changes with the seasons: about 5:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Lajas differ from Havana?
Yes. Lajas is 229 km from Havana, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Lajas comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Havana.
When is Maghrib in Lajas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 8:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Lajas?
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 is the Qibla direction in Lajas?
The Qibla in Lajas is 57.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,899 km away.