Region · Dominican Republic
Prayer times in San Cristóbal
Prayer times in San Cristóbal (Dominican Republic): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. San Cristóbal has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in San Cristóbal today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for San Cristóbal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in San Cristóbal by season
Prayer times in San Cristóbal change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:42 AM and Maghrib at 7:19 PM, giving a day of 13 h 14 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:50 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 02 min. The difference 2 h 13 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Santo Domingo, Dhuhr in San Cristóbal comes roughly 1 minute later than in Santo Domingo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. San Cristóbal is 23 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from San Cristóbal
From San Cristóbal you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 63.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,198 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of San Cristóbal and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for San Cristóbal
For those fasting in San Cristóbal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:47 AM on the first day, 12 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:49 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Dominican Republic.
Where San Cristóbal is located
San Cristóbal is one of the regions of Dominican Republic. Its main city, San Cristobal, lies at 18.4171° N, 70.1068° W. The region has 3 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- San Cristóbal
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Dominican Republic
- Coordinates
- 18.41713, -70.10682
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 63.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,198 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in San Cristóbal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in San Cristóbal comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:20 PM instead of 4:05 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to San Cristóbal, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of San Cristóbal
- Prayer times in San Cristobal154,040
- Bajos de Haina66,784
- Salah times Villa Altagracia40,027
Nearby cities to San Cristóbal
- Nacional23 km · east
- Peravia28 km · south-west
- Santo Domingo Province28 km · east
- San José de Ocoa45 km · west
- Monte Plata Province55 km · north-east
- Azua Province66 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in San Cristóbal
Which calculation method is used for San Cristóbal?
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.
How long is the fast in San Cristóbal during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in San Cristóbal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in San Cristóbal differ from Santo Domingo?
Yes. San Cristóbal is 23 km from Santo Domingo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in San Cristóbal comes about 1 minute later than in Santo Domingo.
When is Fajr in San Cristóbal?
Fajr in San Cristóbal depends on the season: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.