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Prayer times in Catamayo
Muslims living in Catamayo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Catamayo is a city in Ecuador, in Loja, with about 18,565 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Catamayo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Catamayo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Catamayo by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Catamayo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 21 min, against only 11 h 54 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:27 PM and 7:37 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Catamayo and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:37 PM |
Catamayo lies 428 km south of Quito, so Dhuhr in Catamayo comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Quito. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Catamayo.
Qibla direction in Catamayo
The Qibla in Catamayo is at 67.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,184 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 67.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Catamayo
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Catamayo is around 5:02 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:04 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, for a fast of 13 h 18 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Catamayo
The coordinates of Catamayo are 3.9866° S and 79.3576° W. The nearest cities on our site are Loja (17 km), Cariamanga (44 km), and Zamora (46 km). Loja, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Loja.
- Name
- Catamayo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Loja, Ecuador
- Population
- 18,565
- Coordinates
- -3.98661, -79.35763
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 67.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,184 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Catamayo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Catamayo comes roughly 54 minutes later around the june solstice (4:37 PM instead of 3:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Catamayo and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Catamayo
- Loja17 km · east
- Cariamanga44 km · south-west
- Zamora46 km · east
- Piñas50 km · north-west
- Pasaje89 km · north-west
- Santa Rosa89 km · north-west
- Arenillas92 km · north-west
- El Guabo98 km · north-west
Prayer times in Catamayo: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Catamayo?
Fajr in Catamayo changes with the seasons: about 4:49 AM on 21 December and about 5:08 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Catamayo?
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 Catamayo 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.
When is Maghrib in Catamayo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 June and 6:26 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Catamayo?
The Qibla in Catamayo is 67.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,184 km away.