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Prayer times in Machala
Looking for the adhan times in Machala? Below 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 Machala, El Oro. Every figure is computed for 3.2589° S, 79.9588° W, which means the times match Machala itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Machala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Machala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Machala by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Machala on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 19 min, against only 11 h 56 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 7:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Machala and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:38 PM |
Compared with Quito, Dhuhr in Machala is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Quito, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Machala is 373 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Machala and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Machala is at 67.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,215 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 67.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Machala
Ramadan in Machala: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:41 PM, about 13 h 25 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).
Machala on the map
The coordinates of Machala are 3.2589° S and 79.9588° W. The closest places on our site are El Guabo (15 km), Pasaje (18 km), and Santa Rosa (22 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around El Oro.
- Name
- Machala
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- El Oro, Ecuador
- Population
- 289,141
- Coordinates
- -3.25886, -79.95876
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,215 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Machala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Machala is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:27 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 54 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:40 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Machala and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Machala
- El Guabo15 km · east
- Pasaje18 km · south-east
- Santa Rosa22 km · south
- Arenillas35 km · south
- Huaquillas39 km · south-west
- Piñas56 km · south-east
- Posorja69 km · north-west
- Naranjal75 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Machala
Which calculation method is used for Machala?
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.
How long is the fast in Machala during Ramadan?
About 13 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Machala?
The Qibla in Machala is 67.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,215 km away.
Do prayer times in Machala differ from Quito?
Yes. Machala is 373 km from Quito, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Machala is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Quito.
When is Maghrib in Machala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 June and 6:27 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.