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Prayer times in Saint Elizabeth
This page gives today’s prayer times in Saint Elizabeth, a region of Jamaica, together with links to the 1 cities of Saint Elizabeth that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Black River; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Saint Elizabeth
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Saint Elizabeth
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Saint Elizabeth
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Saint Elizabeth on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 13 min, compared with only 11 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 8:07 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:04 PM and 12:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Saint Elizabeth and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
Compared with Kingston, Dhuhr in Saint Elizabeth comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Kingston, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Saint Elizabeth is 112 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Saint Elizabeth and distance to Makkah
In Saint Elizabeth you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 59.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,936 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Saint Elizabeth and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Saint Elizabeth
Ramadan in Saint Elizabeth: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:09 PM, roughly 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Saint Elizabeth
Saint Elizabeth is one of the regions of Jamaica. Its main city, Black River, lies at 18.0264° N, 77.8487° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Saint Elizabeth
- Local name
- St. Elizabeth
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Jamaica
- Coordinates
- 18.02636, -77.84873
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 59.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,936 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Saint Elizabeth
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Saint Elizabeth comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Saint Elizabeth, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Saint Elizabeth
Nearby cities to Saint Elizabeth
- Manchester36 km · east
- Westmoreland37 km · north-west
- Saint James Parish50 km · north
- Trelawny Parish56 km · north
- Hanover Parish58 km · north-west
- Clarendon64 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Saint Elizabeth
When is Maghrib in Saint Elizabeth?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 6:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Saint Elizabeth?
The Qibla in Saint Elizabeth is 59.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,936 km away.
How long is the fast in Saint Elizabeth during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Saint Elizabeth?
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.
What time is Fajr in Saint Elizabeth?
Fajr in Saint Elizabeth depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.