Regional capital · Independencia
Prayer times in Jimani
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jimani, Independencia, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Dominican Republic.
Namaz times in Jimani today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Jimani
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Jimani by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Jimani on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 15 min, compared with only 11 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 8:44 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jimani and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 Jimani comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Santo Domingo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes later than in the capital. Jimani is 207 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Jimani
The Qibla in Jimani is at 62.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,357 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 62.2°.
Ramadan timetable for Jimani
Ramadan in Jimani: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, 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).
Where Jimani is located
Jimani lies at 18.4878° N, 71.8515° W, in Independencia, in the Dominican Republic. Close by you will find Neiba (46 km), Comendador (46 km), and Pedernales (51 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jimani
- Local name
- Jimaní
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Independencia, Dominican Republic
- Population
- 6,567
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Jimani
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Jimani comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:27 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:55 PM 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Jimani and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Jimani
- Neiba46 km · east
- Comendador46 km · north
- Pedernales51 km · south
- Las Matas de Farfán56 km · north-east
- San Juan de la Maguana75 km · north-east
- Santa Cruz de Barahona85 km · east
- Azua118 km · east
- Dajabon119 km · north
Prayer times in Jimani: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Jimani?
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.
When is Fajr in Jimani?
Fajr in Jimani changes with the seasons: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Jimani?
The Qibla in Jimani is 62.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,357 km away.
When is Maghrib in Jimani?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Jimani differ from Santo Domingo?
Yes. Jimani is 207 km from Santo Domingo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Jimani is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Santo Domingo.