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Prayer times in Esmeraldas
Prayer times in Esmeraldas (Ecuador): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Esmeraldas has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Esmeraldas
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Esmeraldas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Esmeraldas
Prayer times in Esmeraldas change noticeably between the seasons. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 5:00 AM and Maghrib at 6:26 PM, for a day of 12 h 11 min. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:00 AM and Maghrib to 6:19 PM, and the day is just 12 h 04 min. The difference 0 h 07 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:13 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:29 PM |
Compared with Quito, Dhuhr in Esmeraldas comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Quito, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Esmeraldas is 182 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Esmeraldas and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Esmeraldas is at 65.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,995 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 65.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Esmeraldas
Ramadan in Esmeraldas: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:09 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:35 PM, about 13 h 16 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 15 min, shorter by 1 minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Esmeraldas is located
Esmeraldas is one of the regions of Ecuador. Its main city, Esmeraldas, lies at 0.9592° N, 79.6540° W. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Esmeraldas
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ecuador
- Coordinates
- 0.95920, -79.65397
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 65.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,995 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Esmeraldas
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Esmeraldas comes about 57 minutes later around the june solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:26 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 keep your prayers on time in Esmeraldas and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Esmeraldas
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Esmeraldas
Which calculation method is used for Esmeraldas?
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 Esmeraldas?
The Qibla in Esmeraldas is 65.3° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,995 km away.
How long is the fast in Esmeraldas during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 15 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Esmeraldas?
Fajr in Esmeraldas depends on the season: about 5:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Esmeraldas differ from Quito?
Yes. Esmeraldas is 182 km from Quito, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Esmeraldas is called about 5 minutes later than in Quito.