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Prayer times in Punaauia
This page shows today’s prayer times in Punaauia, Îles du Vent, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in French Polynesia.
Adhan times in Punaauia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Punaauia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Punaauia change through the year
Prayer times in Punaauia change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:59 AM and Maghrib at 6:32 PM, giving a day of 13 h 11 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:32 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 04 min. That is a difference of 2 h 07 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:49 PM |
Punaauia lies right next to Papeete (11 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Punaauia comes at almost exactly the same time as Papeete. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Punaauia
From Punaauia you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 294.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 18,941 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Punaauia 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.
Fasting hours in Punaauia during Ramadan
For those fasting in Punaauia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 4:23 AM on the first day, 14 h 02 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:18 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 31 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in French Polynesia.
Punaauia on the map
The coordinates of Punaauia are 17.6333° S and 149.6000° W. The closest places on our site are Faaa (8 km), Papeete (11 km), and Uturoa (220 km). Papeete, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Îles du Vent.
- Name
- Punaauia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Îles du Vent, French Polynesia
- Population
- 25,750
- Coordinates
- -17.63333, -149.60000
- Time zone
- UTC−10
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 294.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 18,941 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Punaauia
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Punaauia is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:10 PM for the majority, 3:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Punaauia, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Punaauia
Prayer times in Punaauia: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Punaauia?
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 Punaauia?
The Qibla in Punaauia is 294.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 18,941 km away.
What time is Fajr in Punaauia?
Fajr in Punaauia changes with the seasons: about 3:59 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Punaauia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 June and 6:32 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Punaauia during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 31 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.