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Prayer times in Soriano Department
Prayer times in Soriano Department (Uruguay): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Soriano Department has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Soriano Department
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Soriano Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Soriano Department
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Soriano Department on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 57 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 9:37 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Soriano Department 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 | 6:55 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:27 AM | 7:55 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:39 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:34 PM | 8:01 PM | 9:37 PM |
Soriano Department is located 250 km north-west of Montevideo, so Dhuhr in Soriano Department is called about 7 minutes later than in Montevideo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Soriano Department.
Qibla direction in Soriano Department
The Qibla in Soriano Department is at 75.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,993 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 shows 75.7°.
Fasting hours in Soriano Department during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Soriano Department is around 4:40 AM and iftar at 7:50 PM, so the fast lasts 15 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:13 AM and iftar to 7:18 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 55 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Soriano Department
Soriano Department is one of the regions of Uruguay. Its main city, Mercedes, is at 33.2524° S, 58.0305° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Soriano Department
- Local name
- Soriano
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Uruguay
- Coordinates
- -33.25240, -58.03047
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 75.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,993 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Soriano Department
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Soriano Department comes roughly 40 minutes later around the june solstice (4:15 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:00 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Soriano Department, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Soriano Department
- Prayer times in Mercedes43,543
- Dolores17,174
Prayer times near Soriano Department
- Río Negro Department30 km · north-west
- Paysandú Department104 km · north
- Flores Department109 km · east
- Colonia Department136 km · south
- Durazno Department141 km · east
- San José Department171 km · south-east
Prayer times in Soriano Department: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Soriano Department?
Fajr in Soriano Department depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 December and about 6:27 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Soriano Department during Ramadan?
About 15 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 55 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Soriano Department differ from Montevideo?
Yes. Soriano Department is 250 km from Montevideo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Soriano Department comes about 7 minutes later than in Montevideo.
When is Maghrib in Soriano Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 June and 8:01 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Soriano Department?
The Qibla in Soriano Department is 75.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,993 km away.