Region · Dominican Republic
Prayer times in Independencia
Salah times in Independencia (Dominican Republic): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Independencia has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Independencia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Independencia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Independencia
Prayer times in Independencia vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:49 AM and Maghrib at 7:26 PM, giving a day of 13 h 15 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:57 AM and Maghrib to 6:16 PM, and the day is just 11 h 01 min. That is a difference of 2 h 13 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:30 PM |
Compared with Santo Domingo, Dhuhr in Independencia is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Santo Domingo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Independencia is 207 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Independencia
Qibla direction for Independencia: 62.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,357 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Independencia is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Independencia during Ramadan
Ramadan in Independencia: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:45 PM, roughly 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 27 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Independencia on the map
Independencia is one of the regions of Dominican Republic. Its main city, Jimani, lies at 18.4878° N, 71.8515° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Independencia
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Dominican Republic
- Coordinates
- 18.48775, -71.85148
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,357 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Independencia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Independencia takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:55 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:27 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Cities and towns in Independencia
Prayer times near Independencia
- Baoruco Province46 km · east
- Elías Piña46 km · north
- Pedernales Province51 km · south
- San Juan Province75 km · north-east
- Barahona Province85 km · east
- Azua Province118 km · east
Prayer times in Independencia: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Independencia?
Fajr in Independencia depends on the season: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Independencia during Ramadan?
About 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Independencia?
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 Independencia?
The Qibla in Independencia is 62.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,357 km away.
Do prayer times in Independencia differ from Santo Domingo?
Yes. Independencia is 207 km from Santo Domingo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Independencia comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Santo Domingo.