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Prayer times in Huaquillas
Muslims living in Huaquillas can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Huaquillas is a city in Ecuador, in El Oro, with about 39,757 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Huaquillas today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Huaquillas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Huaquillas change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Huaquillas on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:54 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 20 min, against only 11 h 55 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:31 PM and 7:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Huaquillas and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
Huaquillas is located 408 km south-west of Quito, so Dhuhr in Huaquillas comes roughly 7 minutes later 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 Huaquillas.
Qibla in Huaquillas and distance to Makkah
In Huaquillas you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 67.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,252 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Huaquillas and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Huaquillas during Ramadan
Ramadan in Huaquillas: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:42 PM, roughly 13 h 26 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 18 min, shorter by 8 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Huaquillas is located
The coordinates of Huaquillas are 3.4752° S and 80.2308° W. The closest places on our site are Arenillas (20 km), Santa Rosa (30 km), and Machala (39 km). Santa Rosa, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across El Oro.
- Name
- Huaquillas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- El Oro, Ecuador
- Population
- 39,757
- Coordinates
- -3.47523, -80.23084
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,252 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Huaquillas
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Huaquillas comes about 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:28 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Huaquillas, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Huaquillas
- Arenillas20 km · south-east
- Santa Rosa30 km · east
- Machala39 km · north-east
- Pasaje50 km · east
- El Guabo52 km · north-east
- Piñas65 km · east
- Posorja85 km · north
- General Villamil95 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Huaquillas
Which calculation method is used for Huaquillas?
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 Huaquillas?
The Qibla in Huaquillas is 67.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,252 km away.
What time is Fajr in Huaquillas?
Fajr in Huaquillas changes with the seasons: about 4:54 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Huaquillas during Ramadan?
About 13 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Huaquillas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 June and 6:29 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.