Regional capital · Choiseul Province
Prayer times in Taro
This page shows today’s salah times in Taro, Choiseul Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the Solomon Islands.
Adhan times in Taro today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Taro prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Taro
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Taro on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with only 11 h 44 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Taro and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
Taro lies 495 km north-west of Honiara, so Dhuhr in Taro comes about 14 minutes later than in Honiara. 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 Taro.
Qibla in Taro and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Taro is at 290.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,026 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 points to 290.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Taro
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Taro is at about 5:15 AM and iftar at 6:59 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 34 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:51 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 21 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Taro is located
The coordinates of Taro are 6.7111° S and 156.3972° E. The closest places on our site are Gizo Government Station (162 km), Buala (387 km), and Tulagi (492 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Choiseul Province.
- Name
- Taro
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands
- Population
- 1,053
- Coordinates
- -6.71111, 156.39722
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,026 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Taro
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Taro is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 52 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Taro, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Taro
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Taro
How long is the fast in Taro during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 34 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 21 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Taro?
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 Fajr in Taro?
Fajr in Taro depends on the season: about 5:00 AM on 21 December and about 5:29 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Taro differ from Honiara?
Yes. Taro is 495 km from Honiara, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Taro comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Honiara.
What is the Qibla direction in Taro?
The Qibla in Taro is 290.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,026 km away.