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Prayer times in Vega Baja
This page gives today’s prayer times in Vega Baja, a region of Puerto Rico, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Vega Baja that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Vega Baja; 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 Vega Baja
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vega Baja
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vega Baja change through the year
Prayer times in Vega Baja change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:27 AM and Maghrib at 7:05 PM, for a day of 13 h 14 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:35 AM and Maghrib to 5:54 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 01 min. That is a difference of 2 h 13 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:50 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:50 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:08 PM |
Vega Baja lies 30 km west of San Juan, so Dhuhr in Vega Baja comes roughly 1 minute later than in San Juan. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vega Baja.
Qibla in Vega Baja and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Vega Baja is at 64.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,845 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 64.4°.
Fasting hours in Vega Baja during Ramadan
For those fasting in Vega Baja, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:23 PM and imsak at 5:32 AM on the first day, 12 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Puerto Rico.
About Vega Baja
Vega Baja is one of the regions of Puerto Rico. Its main city, Vega Baja, lies at 18.4444° N, 66.3877° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Vega Baja
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Puerto Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.44439, -66.38767
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,845 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vega Baja
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Vega Baja comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:05 PM instead of 3:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:33 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Vega Baja and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Vega Baja: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Vega Baja 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.
What time is Fajr in Vega Baja?
Fajr in Vega Baja depends on the season: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Vega Baja?
The Qibla in Vega Baja is 64.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,845 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Vega Baja?
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 Vega Baja differ from San Juan?
Yes. Vega Baja is 30 km from San Juan, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Vega Baja comes roughly 1 minute later than in San Juan.