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Prayer times in Arecibo
This page gives today’s prayer times in Arecibo, a region of Puerto Rico, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Arecibo that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Arecibo; 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 Arecibo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Arecibo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Arecibo
It helps to know how prayer times in Arecibo move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:29 AM on 21 June and 5:36 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 08 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:56 PM and 7:06 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 14 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 01 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:52 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:09 PM |
Compared with San Juan, Dhuhr in Arecibo comes about 2 minutes later than in San Juan, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Arecibo is 64 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Arecibo
The Qibla in Arecibo is at 64.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,875 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 64.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Arecibo
Ramadan in Arecibo: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:24 PM, about 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 27 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Arecibo
Arecibo is one of the regions of Puerto Rico. Its main city, Arecibo, lies at 18.4725° N, 66.7157° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Arecibo
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Puerto Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.47245, -66.71573
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,875 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arecibo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Arecibo comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:06 PM instead of 3:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Arecibo in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Salah times across Arecibo
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Prayer times near Arecibo
- Hatillo12 km · west
- Camuy14 km · west
- Barceloneta19 km · east
- Florida20 km · south-east
- Utuado23 km · south
- Quebradillas23 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arecibo
When is Fajr in Arecibo?
Fajr in Arecibo depends on the season: about 4:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Arecibo differ from San Juan?
Yes. Arecibo is 64 km from San Juan, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Arecibo is called roughly 2 minutes later than in San Juan.
How long is the fast in Arecibo during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 41 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 Arecibo?
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 Arecibo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 7:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.