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Prayer times in Tucaní
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tucaní, Mérida, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Venezuela.
Adhan times in Tucaní today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tucaní
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Tucaní by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tucaní on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:42 PM and 8:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tucaní and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:42 PM |
Tucaní is located 510 km west of Caracas, so Dhuhr in Tucaní is called about 18 minutes later than in Caracas. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Tucaní.
Qibla direction in Tucaní
The Qibla in Tucaní is at 64.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,776 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 64.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tucaní
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tucaní is around 5:44 AM and iftar at 6:53 PM, for a fast of 12 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:36 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Tucaní is located
Tucaní is located at 8.9700° N, 71.2728° W, in Mérida, in Venezuela. The nearest administrative centre is Nueva Bolivia, 27 km away. Nearby places include Nueva Bolivia (27 km), Caja Seca (30 km), and La Azulita (34 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tucaní
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mérida, Venezuela
- Population
- 24,034
- Coordinates
- 8.97003, -71.27277
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 64.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,776 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tucaní
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tucaní is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 4:14 PM for the majority, 5:18 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times 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 Tucaní
- Nueva Bolivia27 km · north-east
- Caja Seca30 km · north-east
- La Azulita34 km · south-west
- Pueblo Nuevo El Chivo37 km · west
- Tabay43 km · south-east
- Mérida45 km · south
- Ejido47 km · south
- Lagunillas53 km · south
Prayer times in Tucaní: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Tucaní during Ramadan?
About 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Tucaní?
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 Tucaní differ from Caracas?
Yes. Tucaní is 510 km from Caracas, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Tucaní is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Caracas.
What is the Qibla direction in Tucaní?
The Qibla in Tucaní is 64.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,776 km away.
When is Maghrib in Tucaní?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:31 PM on 21 December and 7:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.