Region · Ecuador 7062138
Prayer times in Santa Elena
Prayer times in Santa Elena (Ecuador): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Santa Elena has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Santa Elena
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Santa Elena prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Santa Elena
Prayer times in Santa Elena change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:58 AM and Maghrib at 6:29 PM, for a day of 12 h 15 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 6:25 PM, and the day is just 12 h. The difference 0 h 16 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 | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:20 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
Santa Elena is located 341 km south-west of Quito, so Dhuhr in Santa Elena is called about 9 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 is not accurate in Santa Elena.
Qibla direction in Santa Elena
The Qibla in Santa Elena is at 66.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,262 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 66.6°.
Fasting hours in Santa Elena during Ramadan
Ramadan in Santa Elena: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:43 PM, roughly 13 h 23 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 17 min, shorter by 6 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Santa Elena is located
Santa Elena is one of the regions of Ecuador. Its main city, Santa Elena, is at 2.2265° S, 80.8581° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Santa Elena
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ecuador
- Coordinates
- -2.22652, -80.85807
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 66.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,262 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Santa Elena
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Santa Elena comes roughly 55 minutes later around the june solstice (4:45 PM instead of 3:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:31 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Santa Elena, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Salah times across Santa Elena
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Prayer times near Santa Elena
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Santa Elena
What is the Qibla direction in Santa Elena?
The Qibla in Santa Elena is 66.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,262 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Santa Elena?
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 Santa Elena during Ramadan?
About 13 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Santa Elena?
Fajr in Santa Elena depends on the season: about 4:58 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Santa Elena differ from Quito?
Yes. Santa Elena is 341 km from Quito, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Santa Elena comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Quito.