Islamic prayer times in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) are astronomically calculated based on the coordinates 28.4636°N, -16.2518°W. NamazWorld uses the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs) calculation method by default, with a Fajr angle of 18° and an Isha angle of 17°.
The 6 Daily Prayers
Muslims in Santa Cruz de Tenerife perform six prayers daily: Imsak (beginning of the fast, approx. 10 min. before Fajr), Fajr (morning prayer at dawn), Dhuhr (midday prayer after the zenith), Asr (afternoon prayer), Maghrib (evening prayer at sunset) and Isha (night prayer at nightfall).
Qibla Direction for Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Qibla direction (direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is exactly 85° from geographic north. This calculation is based on the great circle method.
Recommended Calculation Method
For Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain, NamazWorld recommends the Diyanet method, which is used by most mosques in Central Europe. A total of 11 recognized calculation methods are available.
About Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Country
Spain
Region
Kanarische Inseln
Latitude
28.4636°
Longitude
-16.2518°
Timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Qibla Direction
85°
Distance to Mecca
5,659 km
Population
207,312
From the Quran
"And establish prayer and give zakat and bow with those who bow." — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43
Calculation Method
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı is used as the calculation method. You can change the method above to see times from other organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
When is Fajr prayer today in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The Fajr prayer time in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is calculated daily based on the astronomical coordinates 28.46°N, 16.25°W. The exact time varies by season and is displayed on NamazWorld with a live countdown.
What is Imsak and how does it differ from Fajr?
Imsak marks the beginning of the fasting period, approximately 10 minutes before the Fajr prayer. During Ramadan, eating and drinking should stop at Imsak. Fajr is the actual morning prayer time. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the two times are typically about 10 minutes apart.
Which calculation method is recommended for Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
For Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Spain, NamazWorld recommends the Diyanet method (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs). In Europe, this method is used by most mosques. Alternatively, 10 other methods are available, including MWL, ISNA, Umm al-Qura and the Egyptian General Authority.
How accurate are the prayer times for Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Prayer times are astronomically calculated using the exact GPS coordinates of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Accuracy is within ±1 minute. The calculation takes into account solar elevation, geographic location and the time zone Atlantic/Canary.
How is the Qibla direction calculated for Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
The Qibla direction for Santa Cruz de Tenerife is calculated using the great circle method — the shortest route on the Earth's surface between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).
When does fasting begin and end in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, fasting begins at Imsak time (approx. 10 min. before Fajr) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). The fasting duration varies by season — in summer it can exceed 16 hours, in winter it can be under 9 hours.
What do the individual prayer times mean?
Fajr (Dawn): first light on the horizon. Sunrise (Shuruq): end of Fajr time. Dhuhr (Noon): sun at its zenith. Asr (Afternoon): shadow of an object equals its length. Maghrib (Sunset): sun disappears below the horizon. Isha (Night): last twilight disappears.
Why do prayer times in Santa Cruz de Tenerife differ from other cities?
Prayer times depend directly on geographic location. Even 50 km of distance can lead to differences of 1–3 minutes. Cities further north have longer summer days and later Isha times. NamazWorld calculates the times for each city individually using exact coordinates.
Can I see the prayer times for Santa Cruz de Tenerife in advance?
Yes, in the monthly overview on the Santa Cruz de Tenerife city page you will find all prayer times for the entire month. You can also browse past and future months using the arrow buttons.
Is daylight saving time taken into account for prayer times?
NamazWorld automatically accounts for daylight saving time for Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the time zone Atlantic/Canary. The displayed prayer times are always in the currently valid local time.