Regional capital · Lavalleja Department
Prayer times in Minas
This page shows today’s salah times in Minas, Lavalleja 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Uruguay.
Prayer times in Minas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Minas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Minas by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Minas on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 27 min, against only 9 h 51 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:33 PM and 12:48 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Minas and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:47 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:38 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:31 PM |
Minas lies 105 km north-east of Montevideo, so Dhuhr in Minas comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Montevideo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Minas.
Finding the Qibla from Minas
From Minas you face towards the east, at an angle of 74.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,776 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Minas 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.
Ramadan timetable for Minas
For those fasting in Minas, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:41 PM and imsak at 4:26 AM on the first day, 15 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:07 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 58 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Uruguay.
About Minas
The coordinates of Minas are 34.3759° S and 55.2377° W. The nearest cities on our site are San Carlos (55 km), Maldonado (64 km), and Pando (76 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Lavalleja Department.
- Name
- Minas
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lavalleja Department, Uruguay
- Population
- 38,645
- Coordinates
- -34.37589, -55.23771
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,776 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Minas
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Minas is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:48 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 40 minutes around 21 June: 3:20 PM for the majority, 4:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Minas in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Minas
- San Carlos55 km · south-east
- Maldonado64 km · south-east
- Pando76 km · south-west
- Barros Blancos82 km · south-west
- Rocha84 km · east
- Paso de Carrasco92 km · south-west
- Florida95 km · west
- Progreso95 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Minas
What is the Qibla direction in Minas?
The Qibla in Minas is 74.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,776 km away.
When is Maghrib in Minas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 June and 7:53 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Minas?
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 Fajr in Minas?
Fajr in Minas depends on the season: about 3:40 AM on 21 December and about 6:17 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Minas differ from Montevideo?
Yes. Minas is 105 km from Montevideo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Minas is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Montevideo.