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Prayer times – Kingston

Kingston, Jamaica • Eastern Time (UTC-5)

--:--:-- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Fajr

04:46

Sunrise

05:58

Dhuhr

11:56

Asr

15:17

Maghrib

17:52

Isha

19:00

Sunrise

05:58

Sunset

17:52

Qibla

60.2°

Calculation Methods · Muslim World League

Calculation method based on Muslim World League criteria, used in many European and other countries, uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha

Twilight Angles
Fajr 18 • Isha 17
Madhhab
Shafi
High Latitude Rule
Middle of the Night
Coordinates
17.9970°, -76.7936° • 0 m
Distance to Mecca
11,841 km
Timezone
Eastern Time (UTC -5)
N E S W
🕋 Qibla

Qibla direction

Kingston • 60.2° ENE

Angle from North

60.2°

Distance to Mecca

11,841 km

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Kingston

Nearby Mosques

Details
≈ 8.2 km
Portmore Islamic Center / Masjid Azeez

62 W Trade Wy, Portmore, JM

2.3 out of 5 2.3
≈ 9.4 km
Portmore Islamic Centre/Masjid Azeez

Independence City, Shop 6 Jon Lex Mor Plaza, Portmore, JM

≈ 30.5 km
Mahdi Mosque

Bushy Park, 25 Sugar Way, Old Harbour

Local prayer guide

Kingston Prayer Times

Find accurate prayer times for Kingston, Jamaica. Learn about the local Muslim community, mosques, and the daily prayer rhythm in this Caribbean city.

Muslim Presence in Kingston: Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is home to a small but established Muslim community. Muslims have been part of the city's fabric for decades, contributing to its multicultural character. The community includes both local converts and immigrants, with a presence that reflects the broader diversity of the island.

Mosques and Prayer Places: The Muslim community in Kingston is served by several prayer places, including the Portmore Islamic Center / Masjid Azeez, located in nearby Portmore. This mosque, situated at 62 W Trade Wy, provides a central place for worship and community gatherings. Other prayer spaces are found in areas such as Independence City, reflecting the community's spread across the metropolitan region.

Prayer Times and Orientation: Muslims in Kingston observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's timezone, America/Jamaica. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Kingston's latitude. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation during prayer, ensuring that worshippers face the Kaaba.

Practical notes

Kingston's prayer times are calculated using standard Islamic methods. The city's timezone is America/Jamaica. For accurate daily times, refer to the dynamic prayer schedule on this page. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are provided for orientation.

Seasonal rhythm

Prayer times in Kingston shift throughout the year due to its tropical latitude. Fajr and Isha times vary significantly between summer and winter, while Dhuhr and Asr adjust with the sun's path. These changes are reflected in the dynamic schedule.

Prayer times for October 2026 in Kingston

Prayer times for October in Kingston range between 04:45 and 19:04, with approximate average times: Fajr 04:48, Dhuhr 11:54, Asr 03:13, Maghrib 05:44 and Isha 06:53.

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