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Prayer times in Vinces
This page shows today’s prayer times in Vinces, Los Ríos, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ecuador.
Namaz times in Vinces today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Vinces prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Vinces change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vinces on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:55 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 13 min, against only 12 h 02 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 7:34 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:11 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vinces and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
Vinces lies 201 km south-west of Quito, so Dhuhr in Vinces is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Quito. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vinces.
Qibla in Vinces and distance to Makkah
In Vinces you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 66.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,120 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vinces 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.
Ramadan timetable for Vinces
Fasting in Vinces, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:07 AM on the first day, 13 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:33 PM for a fast of 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ecuador.
About Vinces
The coordinates of Vinces are 1.5564° S and 79.7525° W. The nearest cities on our site are Balzar (27 km), Ventanas (35 km), and Babahoyo (37 km). Balzar, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Los Ríos.
- Name
- Vinces
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Los Ríos, Ecuador
- Population
- 32,497
- Coordinates
- -1.55637, -79.75249
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,120 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vinces
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vinces takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Vinces (UTC−5), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Vinces
- Balzar27 km · north-west
- Ventanas35 km · east
- Babahoyo37 km · south-east
- Daule42 km · south-west
- Samborondón45 km · south
- El Triunfo48 km · south-west
- Montalvo58 km · south-east
- El Empalme58 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Vinces
How long is the fast in Vinces during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Vinces?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:22 PM on 21 June and 6:24 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Vinces differ from Quito?
Yes. Vinces is 201 km from Quito, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Vinces comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Quito.
When is Fajr in Vinces?
Fajr in Vinces changes with the seasons: about 4:55 AM on 21 December and about 5:05 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Vinces?
The Qibla in Vinces is 66.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,120 km away.