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Prayer times in Durán
Looking for the prayer times in Durán? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Durán, Guayas. Every figure is computed for 2.1692° S, 79.8399° W, which means the times match Durán itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Durán today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Durán
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Durán change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Durán on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:54 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 15 min, against only 12 h on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 7:36 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Durán 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 | 3:31 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:36 PM |
Compared with Quito, Dhuhr in Durán comes about 5 minutes later than in Quito, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Durán is 261 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Durán
From Durán you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,156 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Durán 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 Durán during Ramadan
For those fasting in Durán, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 13 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ecuador.
Durán on the map
Durán lies at 2.1692° S, 79.8399° W, in Guayas, in Ecuador. The nearest administrative centre is Guayaquil, 6 km away. Nearby places include Guayaquil (6 km), Yaguachi Nuevo (18 km), and Samborondón (26 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Durán
- Local name
- Eloy Alfaro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guayas, Ecuador
- Population
- 315,724
- Coordinates
- -2.16919, -79.83987
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,156 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Durán
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Durán takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:27 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 55 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Durán in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Durán
- Guayaquil6 km · south-west
- Yaguachi Nuevo18 km · north-east
- Samborondón26 km · north-east
- Milagro28 km · east
- El Triunfo30 km · north-west
- Daule38 km · north-west
- Naranjito42 km · east
- Babahoyo54 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Durán
When is Maghrib in Durán?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 June and 6:25 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Durán?
Fajr in Durán depends on the season: about 4:54 AM on 21 December and about 5:06 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Durán?
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 Durán?
The Qibla in Durán is 66.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,156 km away.
Do prayer times in Durán differ from Quito?
Yes. Durán is 261 km from Quito, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Durán comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Quito.