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Prayer times in Mao
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mao, Valverde Province, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the Dominican Republic.
Adhan times in Mao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mao by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 19 min, against only 10 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mao and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
Mao is located 173 km north-west of Santo Domingo, so Dhuhr in Mao comes about 5 minutes later than in Santo Domingo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mao.
Qibla direction in Mao
Qibla from Mao: 62.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,231 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mao is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Mao during Ramadan
Ramadan in Mao: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:52 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:41 PM, about 12 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 29 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Mao on the map
The coordinates of Mao are 19.5491° N and 71.0781° W. The closest places on our site are Esperanza (11 km), Villa Bisonó (21 km), and San Ignacio de Sabaneta (28 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Valverde Province.
- Name
- Mao
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Valverde Province, Dominican Republic
- Population
- 48,297
- Coordinates
- 19.54908, -71.07808
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,231 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mao
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mao is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:08 PM for the majority, 5:24 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 at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mao and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mao
- Esperanza11 km · east
- Villa Bisonó21 km · east
- San Ignacio de Sabaneta28 km · west
- Río Grande35 km · east
- Santiago de los Caballeros42 km · east
- Puerto Plata49 km · north-east
- Tamboril49 km · east
- Monte Llano54 km · east
Prayer times in Mao: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Mao during Ramadan?
About 12 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Mao?
Fajr in Mao changes with the seasons: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Mao differ from Santo Domingo?
Yes. Mao is 173 km from Santo Domingo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Mao comes about 5 minutes later than in Santo Domingo.
What is the Qibla direction in Mao?
The Qibla in Mao is 62.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,231 km away.
When is Maghrib in Mao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.