Regional capital · Peravia
Prayer times in Baní
This page shows today’s salah times in Baní, Peravia, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the Dominican Republic.
Today’s prayer times in Baní
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Baní
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Baní
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Baní on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:44 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 14 min, against only 11 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 8:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Baní and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:24 PM |
Baní lies 51 km south-west of Santo Domingo, so Dhuhr in Baní comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Santo Domingo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Baní.
Qibla in Baní and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Baní is at 62.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,226 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 62.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Baní
Ramadan in Baní: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, roughly 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 26 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Baní on the map
Baní lies at 18.2797° N, 70.3318° W, in Peravia, in the Dominican Republic. Nearby places include San Cristobal (28 km), Bajos de Haina (35 km), and San Jose de Ocoa (35 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Baní
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Peravia, Dominican Republic
- Population
- 66,709
- Coordinates
- 18.27971, -70.33181
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,226 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Baní
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Baní comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Baní (UTC−4), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Baní
- San Cristobal28 km · north-east
- Bajos de Haina35 km · north-east
- San Jose de Ocoa35 km · north-west
- Santo Domingo Oeste43 km · north-east
- Azua47 km · north-west
- Villa Altagracia47 km · north
- Santo Domingo51 km · north-east
- Santo Domingo Este56 km · north-east
Prayer times in Baní: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Baní?
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 Baní differ from Santo Domingo?
Yes. Baní is 51 km from Santo Domingo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Baní is called about 2 minutes later than in Santo Domingo.
What is the Qibla direction in Baní?
The Qibla in Baní is 62.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,226 km away.
When is Maghrib in Baní?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 7:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Baní?
Fajr in Baní depends on the season: about 4:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.