Region · Ecuador
Prayer times in Carchi
This page gives today’s prayer times in Carchi, a region of Ecuador, together with links to the 1 cities of Carchi that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Tulcán; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Carchi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Carchi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Carchi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Carchi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:52 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 10 min, compared with only 12 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 7:29 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Carchi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:05 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
Carchi is located 147 km north-east of Quito, so Dhuhr in Carchi comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Quito. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Carchi.
Qibla direction in Carchi
The Qibla in Carchi is at 65.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,806 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Carchi
For those fasting in Carchi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 5:01 AM on the first day, 13 h 16 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:24 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 15 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ecuador.
Where Carchi is located
Carchi is one of the regions of Ecuador. Its main city, Tulcán, is at 0.8124° N, 77.7171° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Carchi
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ecuador
- Coordinates
- 0.81240, -77.71709
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,806 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Carchi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Carchi comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:18 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Carchi, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Carchi
- Prayer times in Tulcán86,498
Nearby cities to Carchi
- Imbabura69 km · south-west
- Sucumbíos122 km · south-east
- Pichincha147 km · south-west
- Orellana Province162 km · south-east
- Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas201 km · south-west
- Napo201 km · south
Prayer times in Carchi: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Carchi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Carchi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 6:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Carchi differ from Quito?
Yes. Carchi is 147 km from Quito, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Carchi is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Quito.
What is the Qibla direction in Carchi?
The Qibla in Carchi is 65.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,806 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Carchi?
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.