Region · Suriname
Prayer times in Paramaribo District
Salah times in Paramaribo District (Suriname): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Paramaribo District has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Paramaribo District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Paramaribo District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Paramaribo District change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Paramaribo District on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:12 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:43 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:33 PM and 12:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Paramaribo District and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:51 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:43 PM |
Paramaribo District lies right next to Paramaribo (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Paramaribo District practically coincides with Paramaribo. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Paramaribo District
Qibla from Paramaribo District: 68.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,283 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Paramaribo District is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Paramaribo District during Ramadan
Ramadan in Paramaribo District: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:36 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:52 PM, about 13 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 6 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Paramaribo District is located
Paramaribo District is one of the regions of Suriname. Its main city, Paramaribo, is at 5.8664° N, 55.1668° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Paramaribo District
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Suriname
- Coordinates
- 5.86638, -55.16682
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,283 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Paramaribo District
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Paramaribo District takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:48 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 4:10 PM for the majority, 5:11 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Paramaribo District, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times in the cities of Paramaribo District
- Prayer times in Paramaribo223,757
Prayer times near Paramaribo District
- Commewijne District9 km · east
- Wanica District20 km · south
- Para District31 km · south
- Saramacca District34 km · west
- Brokopondo District92 km · south
- Coronie District128 km · west
Prayer times in Paramaribo District: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Paramaribo District differ from Paramaribo?
Hardly: Paramaribo District is only less than 1 km from Paramaribo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Paramaribo District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:32 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Paramaribo District?
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.
How long is the fast in Paramaribo District during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Paramaribo District?
Fajr in Paramaribo District changes with the seasons: about 5:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.