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Prayer times in Cayo District
Prayer times in Cayo District (Belize): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Cayo District has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Cayo District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cayo District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cayo District change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Cayo District move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:02 AM on 21 June and 5:04 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 02 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:28 PM and 6:33 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 09 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 06 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:02 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:52 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:21 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:41 PM |
Cayo District is located 34 km west of Belmopan, so Dhuhr in Cayo District comes about 1 minute later than in Belmopan. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Cayo District.
Qibla direction in Cayo District
From Cayo District you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 54.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,987 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Cayo District and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cayo District
Ramadan in Cayo District: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:55 PM, roughly 12 h 43 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 25 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Cayo District
Cayo District is one of the regions of Belize. Its main city, San Ignacio, is at 17.1588° N, 89.0696° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Cayo District
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Belize
- Coordinates
- 17.15880, -89.06960
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,987 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cayo District
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cayo District is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 73 minutes around 21 June: 3:22 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cayo District (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Cayo District
- Prayer times in San Ignacio21,229
- Belmopan13,381
Prayer times near Cayo District
- Stann Creek91 km · east
- Belize District100 km · east
- Orange Walk District116 km · north-east
- Toledo District121 km · south
- Corozal District155 km · north-east
Prayer times in Cayo District: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Cayo District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 6:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Cayo District?
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.
What time is Fajr in Cayo District?
Fajr in Cayo District depends on the season: about 4:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Cayo District during Ramadan?
About 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cayo District differ from Belmopan?
Yes. Cayo District is 34 km from Belmopan, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Cayo District comes about 1 minute later than in Belmopan.