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Prayer times in Nacional
Prayer times in Nacional (Dominican Republic): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Nacional has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Nacional today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nacional prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nacional change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nacional on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, against only 11 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:36 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nacional and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:22 PM |
Nacional lies right next to Santo Domingo (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Nacional comes at almost exactly the same time as Santo Domingo. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Nacional and distance to Makkah
In Nacional you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,175 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nacional 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.
Ramadan timetable for Nacional
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nacional is at about 5:46 AM and iftar at 6:37 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 41 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:30 AM and iftar to 6:48 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Nacional is located
Nacional is one of the regions of Dominican Republic. Its main city, Santo Domingo, lies at 18.4719° N, 69.8923° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Nacional
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Dominican Republic
- Coordinates
- 18.47186, -69.89232
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,175 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nacional
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nacional is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:04 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nacional and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Nacional
- Prayer times in Santo Domingo2,201,941
Nearby cities to Nacional
- Santo Domingo Province5 km · east
- San Cristóbal23 km · west
- Monte Plata Province39 km · north
- Peravia51 km · south-west
- San Pedro de Macorís62 km · east
- San José de Ocoa65 km · west
Prayer times in Nacional: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Nacional?
Fajr in Nacional depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Nacional?
The Qibla in Nacional is 63.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,175 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nacional?
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.
Do prayer times in Nacional differ from Santo Domingo?
Hardly: Nacional is only less than 1 km from Santo Domingo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
How long is the fast in Nacional 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.