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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in Potosí, Bolivia

12:19
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fajr 05:27 dhuhr 12:19 asr 15:30 maghrib 17:52 isha 19:22 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in Potosí

For today, May 24, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in Potosí starts at 12:19. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 12:19, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in Potosí.

Positioned at 19.58° latitude, Potosí experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Potosí results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Potosí spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:40, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:36.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Potosí:

Islamic Midnight

23:40

Last Third

01:36

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Potosí typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4
Fard 4
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

Nearby Potosí Mosques

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7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

May 24, 2026
7 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:19
May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:19
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:20
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:20
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:20
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:20
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
12:20
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 74°

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Dhuhr Prayer in Potosí — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Dhuhr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Potosí.

What time is Dhuhr today in Potosí?
Dhuhr in Potosí, Bolivia begins today (Sunday, May 24, 2026) at 12:19 local time (America/La_Paz). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 15:30.
Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?
Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 — the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.
What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?
On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in Potosí is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 12:19 follows the standard daily structure.
Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.
How does today's Dhuhr time in Potosí compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Dhuhr in Potosí was at 12:19 local time — identical to today's 12:19. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Dhuhr prayer?
Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Potosí for Dhuhr?
From Potosí, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 74° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Dhuhr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?
Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.
Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?
Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 12:19 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in Potosí.

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