Region · Ecuador 3654665
Prayer times in Loja
Salah times in Loja (Ecuador): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Loja has 3 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Loja today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Loja
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Loja change through the year
Prayer times in Loja vary a lot over the year. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:48 AM and Maghrib at 6:26 PM, giving a day of 12 h 21 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:07 AM and Maghrib to 6:15 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 54 min. That is a difference of 0 h 28 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:37 PM |
Compared with Quito, Dhuhr in Loja is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Quito, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes earlier than in the capital. Loja is 425 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Loja and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Loja is at 67.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,169 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 67.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Loja
Fasting in Loja, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 5:02 AM on the first day, 13 h 27 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:32 PM for a fast of 13 h 18 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ecuador.
Where Loja is located
Loja is one of the regions of Ecuador. Its main city, Loja, is at 3.9931° S, 79.2042° 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 parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Loja
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ecuador
- Coordinates
- -3.99313, -79.20422
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,169 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Loja
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Loja comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:24 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Loja, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in Loja
- Prayer times in Loja274,112
- Catamayo18,565
- Salah times Cariamanga16,862
Nearby cities to Loja
- Zamora Chinchipe29 km · east
- El Oro117 km · north-west
- Azuay124 km · north
- Canar145 km · north
- Guayas214 km · north
- Morona-Santiago Province223 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Loja
What is the Qibla direction in Loja?
The Qibla in Loja is 67.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,169 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Loja?
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.
Do prayer times in Loja differ from Quito?
Yes. Loja is 425 km from Quito, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Loja is called about 3 minutes later than in Quito.
What time is Fajr in Loja?
Fajr in Loja depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 December and about 5:07 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Loja during Ramadan?
About 13 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 18 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.