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Prayer times in Latacunga
Looking for the adhan times in Latacunga? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Latacunga, Cotopaxi. Every figure is computed for 0.9342° S, 78.6152° W, which means the times match Latacunga itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Latacunga
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Latacunga prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Latacunga by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Latacunga move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:52 AM on 21 December and 4:59 AM on 21 June, a shift of 7 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:18 PM and 6:18 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 11 min in the december solstice and falls to 12 h 04 min in the june solstice. Use these figures 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 |
Latacunga lies 79 km south of Quito, so Dhuhr in Latacunga practically coincides with Quito. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Latacunga.
Qibla in Latacunga and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Latacunga: 66.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 12,976 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Latacunga remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Latacunga during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Latacunga is around 5:03 AM and iftar at 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 20 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:03 AM and iftar to 6:29 PM, for a fast of 13 h 16 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Latacunga is located
The coordinates of Latacunga are 0.9342° S and 78.6152° W. The closest places on our site are Pujilí (9 km), Ambato (35 km), and Pelileo (45 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Cotopaxi.
- Name
- Latacunga
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Cotopaxi, Ecuador
- Population
- 205,624
- 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 Latacunga
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Latacunga comes roughly 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, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Latacunga and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Latacunga
Prayer times in Latacunga: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Latacunga?
Fajr in Latacunga 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 Latacunga differ from Quito?
Yes. Latacunga is 79 km from Quito, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Latacunga practically coincides with Quito.
How long is the fast in Latacunga during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Latacunga?
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 is the Qibla direction in Latacunga?
The Qibla in Latacunga is 66.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,976 km away.