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Prayer times in Punta de Mata
Looking for the prayer times in Punta de Mata? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Punta de Mata, Monagas. Every figure is computed for 9.6913° N, 63.6092° W, which means the times match Punta de Mata itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Punta de Mata
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Punta de Mata
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Punta de Mata change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Punta de Mata on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Punta de Mata and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Caracas, Dhuhr in Punta de Mata comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Caracas, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Punta de Mata is 369 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Punta de Mata
Qibla direction for Punta de Mata: 66.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 10,978 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Punta de Mata remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Punta de Mata during Ramadan
For those fasting in Punta de Mata, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 5:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 58 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Venezuela.
About Punta de Mata
Punta de Mata lies at 9.6913° N, 63.6092° W, in Monagas, in Venezuela. The nearest administrative centre is Caicara, 14 km away. Nearby places include Caicara (14 km), Maturín (47 km), and Cumanacoa (71 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Punta de Mata
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Monagas, Venezuela
- Population
- 61,080
- Coordinates
- 9.69131, -63.60921
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,978 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Punta de Mata
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Punta de Mata is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:22 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:43 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Punta de Mata and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Punta de Mata: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Punta de Mata differ from Caracas?
Yes. Punta de Mata is 369 km from Caracas, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Punta de Mata is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Caracas.
Which calculation method is used for Punta de Mata?
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.
What time is Fajr in Punta de Mata?
Fajr in Punta de Mata depends on the season: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Punta de Mata?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Punta de Mata?
The Qibla in Punta de Mata is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,978 km away.