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Prayer times – Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia • Bolivia Time (UTC-4)

--:--:-- Friday, July 31, 2026
Fajr

05:25

Sunrise

06:39

Dhuhr

12:20

Asr

15:35

Maghrib

17:59

Isha

19:10

Sunrise

06:39

Sunset

17:58

Qibla

50.4°

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
-17.7863°, -63.1812° • 433 m
Distance to Mecca
10,651 km
Timezone
Bolivia Time (UTC -4)

Santa Cruz de la Sierra

Nearby Mosques

Details
≈ 2.9 km
Santa Cruz Mosque

San Joaquin 2815, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

4.5 out of 5 4.5
≈ 48.1 km
Bolivia

Bolivia, Av. Principal N°2 Regimiento Boquerón, Montero, Bolivia

≈ 49.9 km
pampa de la madre calle 12

pampa de la madre calle 12, Montero, Bolivia

5.0 out of 5 5.0

Local prayer guide

Prayer Times in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Find accurate prayer times for Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. This page provides a reliable schedule for the five daily prayers, based on standard calculation methods. Learn about the Muslim community in the city, local mosques, and how prayer times vary throughout the year.

Muslim Presence in Santa Cruz de la Sierra Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the largest city in Bolivia, is home to a small but established Muslim community. The presence of Muslims in the city dates back several decades, with families and individuals settling here for business and trade. The community is diverse, including both local converts and expatriates from various countries. Over time, they have built a quiet but active religious life, centered around the city's main mosque.

Community and Mosques The Santa Cruz Mosque, located at San Joaquin 2815, serves as the primary prayer place for Muslims in the city. This mosque is a focal point for daily prayers, Friday sermons, and community gatherings. Additionally, mapped prayer places exist in the nearby city of Montero, about 50 km away, indicating a broader regional presence. The Muslim community in Santa Cruz is concentrated in areas around the mosque, with members living in various neighborhoods across the city.

Prayer Time Orientation Muslims in Santa Cruz de la Sierra follow the five daily prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Prayer times are determined by the position of the sun and vary throughout the year due to the city's latitude and seasonal changes. The city operates on the America/La_Paz timezone. The Qibla direction, which indicates the direction of Mecca, is observed during prayers. The distance from Santa Cruz to Mecca is approximately 12,000 km. The calculation method used for prayer times is a standard convention that accounts for the city's geographical location.

Practical notes

Prayer times change daily based on sunrise and sunset. For accurate times, check the dynamic schedule on this page. The Qibla direction can be determined using a compass or online tools. Remember that prayer times may vary slightly depending on the calculation method used.

Seasonal rhythm

Prayer times in Santa Cruz de la Sierra shift throughout the year due to its subtropical latitude. Summer days are longer, with earlier Fajr and later Isha, while winter days are shorter. The variation is moderate but noticeable.

Prayer Times This Month in July

Prayer times for the month of 31 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra range between 05:25 and 19:10, with approximate average times: Fajr Fajr 05:25, Dhuhr Dhuhr 12:20, Asr Asr 03:35, Maghrib Maghrib 05:59 and Isha Isha 07:10.
Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha
7/31/2026 05:25 06:40 12:20 15:35 17:59 19:10

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