Regional capital · Ainaro District
Prayer times in Ainaro
This page shows today’s salah times in Ainaro, Ainaro District, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in Timor-Leste.
Today’s prayer times in Ainaro
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ainaro prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ainaro by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ainaro on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:59 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 8:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ainaro and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:08 PM |
Ainaro is located 49 km south of Dili, so Dhuhr in Ainaro practically coincides with Dili. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ainaro.
Qibla direction in Ainaro
From Ainaro you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,930 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ainaro 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.
Fasting hours in Ainaro during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ainaro, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:05 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Timor-Leste.
Where Ainaro is located
Ainaro lies at 8.9924° S, 125.5082° E, in Ainaro District, in Timor-Leste. Close by you will find Atsabe (14 km), Same (15 km), and Aileu (30 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
- Ainaro
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ainaro District, Timor-Leste
- Population
- 12,000
- Coordinates
- -8.99241, 125.50816
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,930 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ainaro
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ainaro is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Ainaro in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Ainaro: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Ainaro?
Fajr in Ainaro depends on the season: about 4:59 AM on 21 December and about 5:36 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ainaro?
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 Maghrib in Ainaro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:28 PM on 21 June and 6:55 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ainaro differ from Dili?
Yes. Ainaro is 49 km from Dili, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ainaro practically coincides with Dili.
What is the Qibla direction in Ainaro?
The Qibla in Ainaro is 291.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,930 km away.