Region · Suriname
Prayer times in Saramacca District
Prayer times in Saramacca District (Suriname): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Saramacca District has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Saramacca District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Saramacca District prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Saramacca District by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Saramacca District move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:14 AM on 21 June and 5:31 AM on 21 December, a shift of 18 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:34 PM and 6:57 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 28 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 47 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:53 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:44 PM |
Compared with Paramaribo, Dhuhr in Saramacca District is called about 1 minute later than in Paramaribo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Saramacca District is 34 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Saramacca District
The Qibla in Saramacca District is at 68.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,317 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 68.1°.
Fasting hours in Saramacca District during Ramadan
For those fasting in Saramacca District, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:53 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:54 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Suriname.
Saramacca District on the map
Saramacca District is one of the regions of Suriname. Its main city, Groningen, is at 5.8000° N, 55.4667° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Saramacca District
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Suriname
- Coordinates
- 5.80000, -55.46667
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,317 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Saramacca District
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Saramacca District comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:12 PM instead of 4:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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Prayer times in the cities of Saramacca District
Prayer times near Saramacca District
- Wanica District28 km · south-east
- Paramaribo District34 km · east
- Para District38 km · south-east
- Commewijne District43 km · east
- Coronie District95 km · west
- Brokopondo District99 km · south-east
Prayer times in Saramacca District: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Saramacca District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:34 PM on 21 December and 6:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Saramacca District?
The Qibla in Saramacca District is 68.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,317 km away.
Do prayer times in Saramacca District differ from Paramaribo?
Yes. Saramacca District is 34 km from Paramaribo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Saramacca District is called roughly 1 minute later than in Paramaribo.
How long is the fast in Saramacca District during Ramadan?
About 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 Saramacca District?
Fajr in Saramacca District changes with the seasons: about 5:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.