City · Sinaloa
Prayer times in Costa Rica
This page shows today’s prayer times in Costa Rica, Sinaloa, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 Mexico.
Prayer times in Costa Rica today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Costa Rica
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Costa Rica
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Costa Rica on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:53 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 40 min, compared with only 10 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 8:25 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Costa Rica and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:53 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:32 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:43 PM |
Costa Rica does not use the same time zone as the capital Mexico City: local time here is UTC−7. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Costa Rica comes roughly 27 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 1,027 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Costa Rica
The Qibla in Costa Rica is at 37.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,792 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 37.5°.
Fasting hours in Costa Rica during Ramadan
For those fasting in Costa Rica, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 29 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
Where Costa Rica is located
Costa Rica is located at 24.5907° N, 107.3899° W, in Sinaloa, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Culiacán, 24 km away. Close by you will find Licenciado Benito Juárez (17 km), Culiacán (24 km), and Navolato (37 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Costa Rica
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Population
- 24,874
- Coordinates
- 24.59070, -107.38992
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 37.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,792 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Costa Rica
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Costa Rica is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Costa Rica (UTC−7), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Costa Rica
- Licenciado Benito Juárez17 km · north-west
- Culiacán24 km · north
- Navolato37 km · north-west
- La Cruz90 km · south-east
- Guamúchil119 km · north-west
- Guasave154 km · north-west
- Gabriel Leyva Solano173 km · north-west
- Mazatlán181 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Costa Rica
What is the Qibla direction in Costa Rica?
The Qibla in Costa Rica is 37.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,792 km away.
When is Fajr in Costa Rica?
Fajr in Costa Rica changes with the seasons: about 3:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Costa Rica?
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 Costa Rica?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Costa Rica during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.