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Prayer times in Petare
This page shows today’s prayer times in Petare, Miranda, 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 Venezuela.
Today’s prayer times in Petare
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Petare
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Petare change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Petare on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, against only 11 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Petare and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
Petare is very close to Caracas (8 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Petare comes at almost exactly the same time as Caracas. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla in Petare and distance to Makkah
In Petare you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 65.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,262 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Petare and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Petare
Fasting in Petare, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Venezuela.
About Petare
Petare lies at 10.4768° N, 66.8079° W, in Miranda, in Venezuela. The nearest administrative centre is Chacao, 5 km away. Close by you will find Chacao (5 km), El Hatillo Municipality (6 km), and Caucagüito (8 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Petare
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Miranda, Venezuela
- Population
- 364,684
- Coordinates
- 10.47679, -66.80786
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,262 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Petare
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Petare takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 Petare (UTC−4), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Petare
- Chacao5 km · north-west
- El Hatillo Municipality6 km · south
- Caucagüito8 km · east
- Caracas8 km · west
- Baruta9 km · south-west
- Caraballeda16 km · north
- San Antonio de Los Altos19 km · south-west
- La Guaira19 km · north-west
Prayer times in Petare: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Petare?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Petare during Ramadan?
About 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Petare?
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 Petare differ from Caracas?
Hardly: Petare is only 8 km from Caracas, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Petare?
Fajr in Petare changes with the seasons: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.