Region · Ecuador
Prayer times in Cotopaxi
Prayer times in Cotopaxi (Ecuador): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Cotopaxi has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Cotopaxi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cotopaxi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cotopaxi
It is useful to know how prayer times in Cotopaxi move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:52 AM on 21 December and 4:59 AM on 21 June, a difference of 7 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:18 PM and 6:18 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 11 min around the december solstice and drops to 12 h 04 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:24 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:08 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:29 PM |
Compared with Quito, Dhuhr in Cotopaxi comes at almost exactly the same time as Quito, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Cotopaxi is 79 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Cotopaxi
The Qibla in Cotopaxi is at 66.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,976 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 66.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Cotopaxi
For those fasting in Cotopaxi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:33 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:29 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ecuador.
About Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi is one of the regions of Ecuador. Its main city, Latacunga, is at 0.9342° S, 78.6152° W. The region has 3 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
- Cotopaxi
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ecuador
- Coordinates
- -0.93424, -78.61520
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,976 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cotopaxi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cotopaxi comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:22 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Cotopaxi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Cotopaxi
- Prayer times in Latacunga205,624
- La Maná16,450
- Salah times Pujilí16,168
Nearby cities to Cotopaxi
- Tungurahua Province35 km · south
- Pichincha79 km · north
- Chimborazo Province81 km · south
- Bolívar85 km · south-west
- Napo89 km · east
- Pastaza Province92 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cotopaxi
When is Maghrib in Cotopaxi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:18 PM on 21 June and 6:18 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Cotopaxi during Ramadan?
About 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Cotopaxi?
Fajr in Cotopaxi depends on the season: about 4:52 AM on 21 December and about 4:59 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Cotopaxi differ from Quito?
Yes. Cotopaxi is 79 km from Quito, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Cotopaxi practically coincides with Quito.
What is the Qibla direction in Cotopaxi?
The Qibla in Cotopaxi is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,976 km away.