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Prayer times in Quito
Looking for the adhan times in Quito? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Quito, Pichincha. Every figure is computed for 0.2299° S, 78.5250° W, which means the times match Quito itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Quito today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Quito
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Quito by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Quito on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:53 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 08 min, compared with only 12 h 06 min on 23 September. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 7:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:06 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Quito and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:07 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Ecuador.
Qibla direction in Quito
Qibla from Quito: 66.1° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,935 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Quito remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Quito
Fasting in Quito, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 13 h 19 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 16 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ecuador.
Where Quito is located
Quito lies at 0.2299° S, 78.5250° W, in Pichincha, in Ecuador. Close by you will find Pomasqui (21 km), Machachi (32 km), and Cayambe (52 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Quito
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Pichincha, Ecuador
- Population
- 2,781,641
- Coordinates
- -0.22985, -78.52495
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,935 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Quito
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Quito comes about 56 minutes later around the june solstice (4:38 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:22 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Quito and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Quito: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Quito?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 23 September and 6:16 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Quito during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 16 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Quito?
Fajr in Quito depends on the season: about 4:53 AM on 21 December and about 4:55 AM on 23 September. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Quito?
The Qibla in Quito is 66.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,935 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Quito?
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.