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Prayer times in Pichanal
This page shows today’s prayer times in Pichanal, Salta Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Argentina.
Today’s prayer times in Pichanal
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pichanal
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Pichanal by season
Prayer times in Pichanal change noticeably over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 5:00 AM and Maghrib at 8:02 PM, for a day of 13 h 34 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:37 AM and Maghrib to 6:40 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 42 min. That is a difference of 2 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 6:05 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:50 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:37 AM | 7:58 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:51 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:28 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:32 PM | 8:02 PM | 9:24 PM |
Pichanal does not use the same time zone as the capital Buenos Aires: local time here is UTC−3. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Pichanal is called about 23 minutes later than in Buenos Aires, but the real solar difference depends on the 1,378 km that separate them.
Qibla in Pichanal and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Pichanal is at 74.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,299 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 74.8°.
Fasting hours in Pichanal during Ramadan
Fasting in Pichanal, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 8:01 PM and imsak at 5:30 AM on the first day, 14 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 38 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Argentina.
Pichanal on the map
The coordinates of Pichanal are 23.3164° S and 64.2183° W. The closest places on our site are Embarcación (17 km), Orán (23 km), and Santa Rosa (23 km). Libertador General San Martin, the nearest administrative centre, is 81 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Salta Province.
- Name
- Pichanal
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Salta Province, Argentina
- Population
- 28,017
- Coordinates
- -23.31644, -64.21826
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 74.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,299 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pichanal
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Pichanal comes about 44 minutes later around the june solstice (5:04 PM instead of 4:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:24 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Pichanal in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Pichanal
- Embarcación17 km · north-east
- Orán23 km · north-west
- Santa Rosa23 km · west
- Libertador General San Martin81 km · south-west
- General Enrique Mosconi90 km · north-east
- Tartagal98 km · north-east
- San Pedro de Jujuy121 km · south-west
- Palpala146 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pichanal
Do prayer times in Pichanal differ from Buenos Aires?
Yes. Pichanal is 1,378 km from Buenos Aires, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Pichanal comes roughly 23 minutes later than in Buenos Aires.
How long is the fast in Pichanal during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 38 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Pichanal?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 June and 8:02 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Pichanal?
The Qibla in Pichanal is 74.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,299 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Pichanal?
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.