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Prayer times in Central Province
Salah times in Central Province (Solomon Islands): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Central Province has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Central Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Central Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Central Province
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Central Province on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Central Province and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:50 PM |
Compared with Honiara, Dhuhr in Central Province is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Honiara, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. Central Province is 43 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Central Province
From Central Province you pray towards the west, at an angle of 289.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,506 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Central Province and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Central Province
Fasting in Central Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:47 PM and imsak at 4:57 AM on the first day, 13 h 40 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:36 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Solomon Islands.
Central Province on the map
Central Province is one of the regions of Solomon Islands. Its main city, Tulagi, lies at 9.1031° S, 160.1506° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Central Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Solomon Islands
- Coordinates
- -9.10306, 160.15056
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,506 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Central Province
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Central Province takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:27 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:41 PM for the majority, 4:31 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Central Province, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Central Province
Prayer times near Central Province
- Honiara43 km · south-west
- Guadalcanal Province44 km · south-west
- Malaita Province71 km · north-east
- Isabel Province123 km · north-west
- Makira-Ulawa Province245 km · south-east
- Western Province380 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central Province
How long is the fast in Central Province during Ramadan?
About 13 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Central Province?
The Qibla in Central Province is 289.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,506 km away.
When is Maghrib in Central Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Central Province?
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 Central Province differ from Honiara?
Yes. Central Province is 43 km from Honiara, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Central Province comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Honiara.