Capital city · Saint Lucia
Prayer times in Castries
Residents of and visitors to Castries can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Castries is a capital city in Saint Lucia, with about 20,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Castries
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Castries
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Castries by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Castries on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 57 min, against only 11 h 18 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:53 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:56 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Castries 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 | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:53 PM |
Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Saint Lucia.
Qibla direction in Castries
From Castries you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 10,527 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Castries 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.
Ramadan timetable for Castries
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Castries is around 5:07 AM and iftar at 6:07 PM, for a fast of 12 h 49 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:55 AM and iftar to 6:14 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Castries on the map
Castries is located at 13.9957° N, 61.0061° W, in Saint Lucia. Close by you will find Anse La Raye (7 km), Gros Islet (10 km), and Dennery (15 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
- Castries
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Castries, Saint Lucia
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 13.99570, -61.00614
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,527 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Castries
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Castries takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 69 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Castries and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Castries
- Anse La Raye7 km · south-west
- Gros Islet10 km · north-east
- Dennery15 km · south-east
- Soufriere16 km · south
- Micoud23 km · south-east
- Choiseul25 km · south
- Laborie27 km · south
- Vieux Fort32 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Castries
How long is the fast in Castries during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Castries?
Fajr in Castries depends on the season: about 4:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Castries?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 6:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Castries?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Castries?
The Qibla in Castries is 66.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,527 km away.