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Prayer times in Dessalines
Looking for the adhan times in Dessalines? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Dessalines, Artibonite. Every figure is computed for 19.2618° N, 72.5161° W, so the times reflect Dessalines itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Dessalines
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Dessalines
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dessalines change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dessalines on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 18 min, compared with only 10 h 58 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:48 AM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dessalines and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:31 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:19 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Port-au-Prince, Dhuhr in Dessalines is called roughly 1 minute later than in Port-au-Prince, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Dessalines is 82 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Dessalines and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Dessalines: 61.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,379 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Dessalines remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dessalines
Ramadan in Dessalines: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:47 PM, about 12 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 28 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Dessalines is located
Dessalines is located at 19.2618° N, 72.5161° W, in Artibonite, in Haiti. The nearest administrative centre is Gonaïves, 28 km away. Close by you will find Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye (23 km), Verrettes (24 km), and Saint-Marc (26 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dessalines
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Artibonite, Haiti
- Population
- 181,903
- Coordinates
- 19.26177, -72.51611
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 61.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,379 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dessalines
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dessalines is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:58 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:30 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Dessalines, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Dessalines
- Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye23 km · north-east
- Verrettes24 km · south
- Saint-Marc26 km · south-west
- Gonaïves28 km · north-west
- Désarmes33 km · south-east
- Saint-Raphaël39 km · north-east
- Lenbe51 km · north
- Hinche55 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dessalines
Do prayer times in Dessalines differ from Port-au-Prince?
Yes. Dessalines is 82 km from Port-au-Prince, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Dessalines is called roughly 1 minute later than in Port-au-Prince.
What time is Fajr in Dessalines?
Fajr in Dessalines changes with the seasons: about 4:50 AM on 21 June and about 5:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Dessalines during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Dessalines?
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.
When is Maghrib in Dessalines?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 7:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.