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Prayer times in Black River
Looking for the prayer times in Black River? 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 Black River, Saint Elizabeth. Every figure is computed for 18.0264° N, 77.8487° W, so the times reflect Black River itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Black River
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Black River
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Black River change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Black River on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 Black River 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 Black River is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Kingston, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Black River is 112 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Black River
Qibla direction for Black River: 59.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,936 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Black River is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Black River during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Black River is at about 5:18 AM and iftar at 6:09 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 42 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:02 AM and iftar to 6:20 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Black River is located
The coordinates of Black River are 18.0264° N and 77.8487° W. The closest places on our site are Mandeville (36 km), Savanna-la-Mar (37 km), and Montego Bay (50 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Saint Elizabeth.
- Name
- Black River
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
- Population
- 4,229
- 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 Black River
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Black River comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:19 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Black River, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Black River
- Mandeville36 km · east
- Savanna-la-Mar37 km · north-west
- Montego Bay50 km · north
- Barrett Town55 km · north
- Falmouth56 km · north
- Lucea58 km · north-west
- May Pen64 km · east
- Old Harbour79 km · east
Prayer times in Black River: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Black River?
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 Black River?
The Qibla in Black River is 59.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,936 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Black River?
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.
How long is the fast in Black River 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.
When is Fajr in Black River?
Fajr in Black River 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.