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Prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso

This page shows today’s prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso, Central Department, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Paraguay.

Salah times in Mariano Roque Alonso today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Paraguay we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−3) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Mariano Roque Alonso

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, compared with only 10 h 34 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:26 PM and 9:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mariano Roque Alonso and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox5:37 AM6:54 AM12:58 PM4:24 PM7:01 PM8:13 PM
21 JuneJune solstice6:13 AM7:35 AM12:52 PM3:49 PM6:09 PM7:26 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox5:23 AM6:39 AM12:43 PM4:09 PM6:47 PM7:58 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:27 AM5:57 AM12:48 PM4:11 PM7:39 PM9:03 PM

Mariano Roque Alonso lies right next to Asunción (14 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Mariano Roque Alonso practically coincides with Asunción. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.

Finding the Qibla from Mariano Roque Alonso

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In Mariano Roque Alonso you pray towards the east, at an angle of 73.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,706 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mariano Roque Alonso 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.

Fasting hours in Mariano Roque Alonso during Ramadan

Ramadan in Mariano Roque Alonso: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:37 PM, about 14 h 27 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 41 min, shorter by 46 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where Mariano Roque Alonso is located

The coordinates of Mariano Roque Alonso are 25.2079° S and 57.5320° W. The nearest cities on our site are Limpio (7 km), Villa Hayes (13 km), and Asunción (14 km). Villa Hayes, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Central Department.

Name
Mariano Roque Alonso
Type
City
Part of
Central Department, Paraguay
Population
72,008
Coordinates
-25.20791, -57.53202
Time zone
UTC−3
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
73.1° (east)
Distance to Makkah
11,706 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mariano Roque Alonso

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mariano Roque Alonso comes roughly 44 minutes later around the june solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:58 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mariano Roque Alonso and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso

How long is the fast in Mariano Roque Alonso during Ramadan?

About 14 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 41 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

What is the Qibla direction in Mariano Roque Alonso?

The Qibla in Mariano Roque Alonso is 73.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,706 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Mariano Roque Alonso?

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.

Do prayer times in Mariano Roque Alonso differ from Asunción?

Hardly: Mariano Roque Alonso is only 14 km from Asunción, so the difference stays within a minute or two.

When is Maghrib in Mariano Roque Alonso?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 June and 7:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

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