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Prayer times in Monte Plata Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Monte Plata Province, a region of Dominican Republic, together with links to the 3 cities and towns of Monte Plata Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Monte Plata; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Monte Plata Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monte Plata Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Monte Plata Province change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Monte Plata Province move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:40 AM on 21 June and 5:49 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 09 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:07 PM and 7:19 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 16 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:50 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:21 PM |
Monte Plata Province lies 39 km north of Santo Domingo, so Dhuhr in Monte Plata Province practically coincides with Santo Domingo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Monte Plata Province.
Qibla in Monte Plata Province and distance to Makkah
In Monte Plata Province you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,148 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Monte Plata Province and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Monte Plata Province during Ramadan
Ramadan in Monte Plata Province: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:36 PM, roughly 12 h 40 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 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 Monte Plata Province is located
Monte Plata Province is one of the regions of Dominican Republic. Its main city, Monte Plata, lies at 18.8075° N, 69.7843° W. The region has 3 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Monte Plata Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Dominican Republic
- Coordinates
- 18.80748, -69.78431
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,148 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Monte Plata Province
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Monte Plata Province comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:47 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Monte Plata Province 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 Monte Plata Province
- Prayer times in Bayaguana21,055
- Sabana Grande de Boyá16,834
- Salah times Monte Plata15,532
Nearby cities to Monte Plata Province
- Santo Domingo Province36 km · south
- Nacional39 km · south
- Sánchez Ramírez47 km · north-west
- San Cristóbal55 km · south-west
- Hato Mayor Province56 km · east
- San Pedro de Macorís64 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Monte Plata Province
Which calculation method is used for Monte Plata Province?
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 Monte Plata Province?
The Qibla in Monte Plata Province is 63.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,148 km away.
When is Fajr in Monte Plata Province?
Fajr in Monte Plata Province changes with the seasons: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Monte Plata Province during Ramadan?
About 12 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Monte Plata Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:07 PM on 21 December and 7:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.