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Prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice
Prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice (Guyana): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Upper Demerara-Berbice has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Upper Demerara-Berbice
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 7:21 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Upper Demerara-Berbice and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:11 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:49 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:43 AM | 5:58 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:55 PM |
Upper Demerara-Berbice is located 90 km south of Georgetown, so Dhuhr in Upper Demerara-Berbice is called about 1 minute later than in Georgetown. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Upper Demerara-Berbice.
Qibla in Upper Demerara-Berbice and distance to Makkah
From Upper Demerara-Berbice you face towards the east, at an angle of 67.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,599 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Upper Demerara-Berbice 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Upper Demerara-Berbice
For those fasting in Upper Demerara-Berbice, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 4:49 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:05 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Guyana.
About Upper Demerara-Berbice
Upper Demerara-Berbice is one of the regions of Guyana. Its main city, Linden, is at 6.0082° N, 58.3072° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Upper Demerara-Berbice
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Guyana
- Coordinates
- 6.00815, -58.30724
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,599 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Upper Demerara-Berbice
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Upper Demerara-Berbice comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:23 PM instead of 3:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Upper Demerara-Berbice, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times in the cities of Upper Demerara-Berbice
- Prayer times in Linden44,690
Nearby cities to Upper Demerara-Berbice
- Cuyuni-Mazaruni56 km · north-west
- Mahaica-Berbice89 km · north-east
- Demerara-Mahaica90 km · north
- Essequibo Islands-West Demerara90 km · north
- East Berbice-Corentyne92 km · east
- Potaro-Siparuni123 km · south-west
Prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Upper Demerara-Berbice?
The Qibla in Upper Demerara-Berbice is 67.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,599 km away.
Do prayer times in Upper Demerara-Berbice differ from Georgetown?
Yes. Upper Demerara-Berbice is 90 km from Georgetown, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Upper Demerara-Berbice comes about 1 minute later than in Georgetown.
How long is the fast in Upper Demerara-Berbice during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 6:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Upper Demerara-Berbice?
Fajr in Upper Demerara-Berbice changes with the seasons: about 4:25 AM on 21 June and about 4:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.