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Prayer times in Modica
This page shows today’s prayer times in Modica, Sicily, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Italy.
Today’s prayer times in Modica
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Modica prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Modica by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Modica on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, compared with only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:16 PM and 10:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Modica and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:42 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:10 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:16 PM |
Compared with Rome, Dhuhr in Modica comes about 9 minutes earlier than in Rome, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 25 minutes earlier than in the capital. Modica is 592 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Modica
The Qibla in Modica is at 118.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,963 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 118.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Modica
For those fasting in Modica, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:02 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Italy.
Modica on the map
The coordinates of Modica are 36.8587° N and 14.7597° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ragusa (8 km), Scicli (9 km), and Pozzallo (16 km). Ragusa, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Sicily.
- Name
- Modica
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sicily, Italy
- Population
- 54,456
- Coordinates
- 36.85868, 14.75966
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 118.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,963 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Modica
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Modica comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:09 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Modica and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Modica
How long is the fast in Modica during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Modica?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 8:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Modica?
Fajr in Modica depends on the season: about 3:50 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Modica differ from Rome?
Yes. Modica is 592 km from Rome, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Modica is called about 9 minutes earlier than in Rome.
Which calculation method is used for Modica?
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.