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Prayer times in Tasman District
Prayer times in Tasman District (New Zealand): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Tasman District has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Tasman District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Tasman District prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tasman District by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Tasman District move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:41 AM on 21 December and 6:13 AM on 21 June, a shift of 2 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:05 PM and 9:00 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 10 min in the december solstice and falls to 9 h 11 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:56 AM | 7:29 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:29 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:25 PM | 5:27 PM | 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Tasman District lies 133 km west of Wellington, so Dhuhr in Tasman District is called about 6 minutes later than in Wellington. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tasman District.
Qibla in Tasman District and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Tasman District is at 257.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 15,139 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 257.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Tasman District
Ramadan in Tasman District: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 8:41 PM, about 15 h 46 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 14 h 17 min, shorter by 90 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Tasman District is located
Tasman District is one of the regions of New Zealand. Its main city, Richmond, lies at 41.3333° S, 173.1833° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Tasman District
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -41.33333, 173.18333
- Time zone
- UTC+12, UTC+13 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 257.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 15,139 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tasman District
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tasman District takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 37 minutes around 21 June: 2:47 PM for the majority, 3:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Tasman District, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times in the cities of Tasman District
- Prayer times in Richmond19,950
Prayer times near Tasman District
- Nelson Region11 km · north-east
- Marlborough67 km · east
- Wellington Region133 km · east
- West Coast207 km · south-west
- Manawatu-Wanganui231 km · north-east
- Canterbury249 km · south
Prayer times in Tasman District: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Tasman District?
Fajr in Tasman District depends on the season: about 3:41 AM on 21 December and about 6:13 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tasman District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 June and 9:00 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Tasman District differ from Wellington?
Yes. Tasman District is 133 km from Wellington, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Tasman District comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Wellington.
Which calculation method is used for Tasman District?
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 Tasman District during Ramadan?
About 15 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 14 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.