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Prayer times in Pastaza Province

Prayer times in Pastaza Province (Ecuador): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Pastaza Province has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Prayer times in Pastaza Province today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Puyo, the main city of Pastaza Province. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Ecuador we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−5) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Pastaza Province

 
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Prayer times in Pastaza Province by season

It helps to know how prayer times in Pastaza Province move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:48 AM on 21 December and 4:58 AM on 21 June, a difference of 9 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:15 PM and 6:16 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 13 min around the december solstice and falls to 12 h 02 min in the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Pastaza Province (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox5:08 AM6:16 AM12:19 PM3:22 PM6:23 PM7:27 PM
21 JuneJune solstice4:58 AM6:13 AM12:14 PM3:39 PM6:15 PM7:26 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:52 AM6:01 AM12:04 PM3:07 PM6:08 PM7:12 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:48 AM6:04 AM12:10 PM3:36 PM6:16 PM7:27 PM

Pastaza Province is located 152 km south of Quito, so Dhuhr in Pastaza Province comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Quito. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Pastaza Province.

Qibla in Pastaza Province and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Pastaza Province is at 66.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,938 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 66.7°.

Ramadan timetable for Pastaza Province

Ramadan in Pastaza Province: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 PM, roughly 13 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 16 min, shorter by 5 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where Pastaza Province is located

Pastaza Province is one of the regions of Ecuador. Its main city, Puyo, is at 1.4916° S, 78.0034° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Pastaza Province
Type
Region
Part of
Ecuador
Coordinates
-1.49156, -78.00337
Time zone
UTC−5
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
66.7° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
12,938 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Pastaza Province

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Pastaza Province comes about 55 minutes later around the june solstice (4:34 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:19 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.

To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Pastaza Province (UTC−5), wherever you are.

Cities and towns in Pastaza Province

Nearby cities to Pastaza Province

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pastaza Province

Do prayer times in Pastaza Province differ from Quito?

Yes. Pastaza Province is 152 km from Quito, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Pastaza Province comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Quito.

How long is the fast in Pastaza Province during Ramadan?

Roughly 13 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Pastaza Province?

Fajr in Pastaza Province changes with the seasons: about 4:48 AM on 21 December and about 4:58 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Pastaza Province?

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 Pastaza Province?

The Qibla in Pastaza Province is 66.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,938 km away.

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