Regional capital · Artigas Department
Prayer times in Artigas
This page shows today’s prayer times in Artigas, Artigas Department, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uruguay.
Today’s prayer times in Artigas
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Artigas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Artigas change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Artigas move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:03 AM on 21 December and 6:16 AM on 21 June, a shift of 2 h 13 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:53 PM and 7:47 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 07 min around the december solstice and falls to 10 h 11 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:48 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:18 PM |
Artigas lies 501 km north of Montevideo, so Dhuhr in Artigas comes roughly 1 minute later than in Montevideo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Artigas.
Qibla in Artigas and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Artigas is at 74.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,768 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 74.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Artigas
Fasting in Artigas, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:40 PM and imsak at 4:42 AM on the first day, 14 h 47 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:10 PM for a fast of 13 h 50 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uruguay.
Where Artigas is located
The coordinates of Artigas are 30.4043° S and 56.4693° W. The closest places on our site are Rivera (104 km), Tacuarembó (153 km), and Salto (179 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Artigas Department.
- Name
- Artigas
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Artigas Department, Uruguay
- Population
- 43,897
- Coordinates
- -30.40431, -56.46926
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,768 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Artigas
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Artigas takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 41 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Artigas (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Artigas
- Rivera104 km · south-east
- Tacuarembó153 km · south
- Salto179 km · south-west
- Paysandú262 km · south-west
- Young278 km · south-west
- Melo309 km · south-east
- Durazno331 km · south
- Fray Bentos348 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Artigas
What is the Qibla direction in Artigas?
The Qibla in Artigas is 74.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,768 km away.
How long is the fast in Artigas during Ramadan?
About 14 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 50 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Artigas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 June and 7:47 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Artigas?
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.
Do prayer times in Artigas differ from Montevideo?
Yes. Artigas is 501 km from Montevideo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Artigas is called roughly 1 minute later than in Montevideo.