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Prayer times in May Pen
Looking for the prayer times in May Pen? Below 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 May Pen, Clarendon. Every figure is computed for 17.9645° N, 77.2452° W, which means the times match May Pen itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in May Pen
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
May Pen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in May Pen by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in May Pen on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:12 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 12 min, compared with only 11 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of May Pen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:52 PM |
Compared with Kingston, Dhuhr in May Pen comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Kingston, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. May Pen is 48 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in May Pen
The Qibla in May Pen is at 60.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,884 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 60.0°.
Ramadan timetable for May Pen
For those fasting in May Pen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:07 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 42 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:17 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Jamaica.
May Pen on the map
The coordinates of May Pen are 17.9645° N and 77.2452° W. The nearest cities on our site are Old Harbour (15 km), Mandeville (29 km), and Linstead (30 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Clarendon.
- Name
- May Pen
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Clarendon, Jamaica
- Population
- 44,755
- Coordinates
- 17.96454, -77.24515
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,884 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in May Pen
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in May Pen is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in May Pen and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to May Pen
- Old Harbour15 km · east
- Mandeville29 km · west
- Linstead30 km · north-east
- Spanish Town31 km · east
- Portmore38 km · east
- Half Way Tree47 km · east
- Kingston48 km · east
- Ocho Rios52 km · north
Prayer times in May Pen: questions and answers
How long is the fast in May Pen during Ramadan?
About 12 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in May Pen differ from Kingston?
Yes. May Pen is 48 km from Kingston, towards the west, and Dhuhr in May Pen is called about 2 minutes later than in Kingston.
When is Maghrib in May Pen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in May Pen?
The Qibla in May Pen is 60.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,884 km away.
What time is Fajr in May Pen?
Fajr in May Pen depends on the season: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.