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Prayer times in Kingston
Salah times in Kingston (Jamaica): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Kingston has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Kingston
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kingston
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kingston by season
Prayer times in Kingston change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:10 AM and Maghrib at 6:45 PM, for a day of 13 h 13 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 5:37 PM, and the day is just 11 h 03 min. The difference 2 h 09 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:10 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:14 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:50 PM |
Kingston is very close to Kingston (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Kingston practically coincides with Kingston. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Kingston and distance to Makkah
From Kingston you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 60.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,841 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kingston 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.
Ramadan timetable for Kingston
Ramadan in Kingston: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:05 PM, about 12 h 42 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 26 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Kingston
Kingston is one of the regions of Jamaica. Its main city, Kingston, lies at 17.9970° N, 76.7936° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Kingston
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Jamaica
- Coordinates
- 17.99702, -76.79358
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 60.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,841 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kingston
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kingston takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kingston (UTC−5), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Kingston
- Prayer times in Kingston937,700
Prayer times near Kingston
- Saint Andrew Parish2 km · north
- Saint Catherine Parish17 km · west
- Portland Parish41 km · north-east
- Saint Mary Parish43 km · north
- Saint Thomas Parish43 km · east
- Clarendon48 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kingston
What time is Fajr in Kingston?
Fajr in Kingston changes with the seasons: about 4:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kingston 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.
Which calculation method is used for Kingston?
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 Kingston?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Kingston?
The Qibla in Kingston is 60.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,841 km away.