Regional capital · Viqueque District
Prayer times in Viqueque
Residents of and visitors to Viqueque can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Viqueque is a regional capital in Timor-Leste, in Viqueque District, with about 6,078 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Viqueque
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Viqueque prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Viqueque by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Viqueque on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:56 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:27 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Viqueque 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 | 3:56 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:48 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:04 PM |
Compared with Dili, Dhuhr in Viqueque is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Dili, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Viqueque is 93 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Viqueque and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Viqueque is at 291.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,012 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 291.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Viqueque
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Viqueque is at about 5:13 AM and iftar at 7:02 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 39 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:51 PM, for a fast of 13 h 22 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Viqueque on the map
Viqueque lies at 8.8575° S, 126.3647° E, in Viqueque District, in Timor-Leste. Close by you will find Venilale (24 km), Baucau (44 km), and Manatutu (55 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Viqueque
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Viqueque District, Timor-Leste
- Population
- 6,078
- Coordinates
- -8.85750, 126.36472
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,012 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Viqueque
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Viqueque comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:42 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Viqueque and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Viqueque: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Viqueque?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:24 PM on 21 June and 6:52 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Viqueque?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Viqueque?
The Qibla in Viqueque is 291.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,012 km away.
How long is the fast in Viqueque during Ramadan?
About 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Viqueque differ from Dili?
Yes. Viqueque is 93 km from Dili, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Viqueque comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Dili.