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Prayer times in Maiquetía
This page shows today’s prayer times in Maiquetía, Vargas, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in Venezuela.
Today’s prayer times in Maiquetía
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maiquetía
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Maiquetía
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maiquetía on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 45 min, compared with only 11 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maiquetía and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
Maiquetía is very close to Caracas (15 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Maiquetía practically coincides with Caracas. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Maiquetía and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Maiquetía: 65.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,271 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Maiquetía remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Maiquetía
For those fasting in Maiquetía, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 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.
Maiquetía on the map
Maiquetía lies at 10.5945° N, 66.9562° W, in Vargas, in Venezuela. The nearest administrative centre is La Guaira, 3 km away. Nearby places include La Guaira (3 km), Catia La Mar (8 km), and Caraballeda (12 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Maiquetía
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Vargas, Venezuela
- Population
- 52,564
- Coordinates
- 10.59450, -66.95624
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,271 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Maiquetía
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Maiquetía takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:57 PM for the majority, 5:02 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 Maiquetía
- La Guaira3 km · east
- Catia La Mar8 km · west
- Caraballeda12 km · east
- Caracas15 km · south-east
- Chacao16 km · south-east
- Baruta20 km · south-east
- Petare21 km · south-east
- San Antonio de Los Altos23 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Maiquetía
When is Maghrib in Maiquetía?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Maiquetía?
The Qibla in Maiquetía is 65.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,271 km away.
How long is the fast in Maiquetía 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.
Do prayer times in Maiquetía differ from Caracas?
Hardly: Maiquetía is only 15 km from Caracas, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Maiquetía?
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.