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Prayer times in Ahuachapan
Prayer times in Ahuachapan (El Salvador): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ahuachapan has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Ahuachapan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ahuachapan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ahuachapan by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Ahuachapan move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:13 AM on 21 June and 5:02 AM on 21 December, a difference of 49 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:37 PM and 6:30 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 57 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 18 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:18 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
Ahuachapan lies 76 km west of San Salvador, so Dhuhr in Ahuachapan comes roughly 3 minutes later than in San Salvador. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ahuachapan.
Qibla direction in Ahuachapan
The Qibla in Ahuachapan is at 55.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly 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 far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 55.2°.
Fasting hours in Ahuachapan during Ramadan
Fasting in Ahuachapan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:02 PM and imsak at 5:02 AM on the first day, 12 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in El Salvador.
Ahuachapan on the map
Ahuachapan is one of the regions of El Salvador. Its main city, Ahuachapan, lies at 13.9240° N, 89.8434° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Ahuachapan
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- El Salvador
- Coordinates
- 13.92403, -89.84344
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,262 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ahuachapan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ahuachapan comes roughly 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Ahuachapan, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Ahuachapan
Prayer times near Ahuachapan
- Sonsonate Department26 km · south-east
- Santa Ana Department32 km · east
- La Libertad Department66 km · south-east
- San Salvador Department76 km · east
- Chalatenango Department98 km · east
- Cuscatlan101 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ahuachapan
What is the Qibla direction in Ahuachapan?
The Qibla in Ahuachapan is 55.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,262 km away.
Do prayer times in Ahuachapan differ from San Salvador?
Yes. Ahuachapan is 76 km from San Salvador, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ahuachapan is called roughly 3 minutes later than in San Salvador.
Which calculation method is used for Ahuachapan?
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.
When is Maghrib in Ahuachapan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 6:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Ahuachapan?
Fajr in Ahuachapan depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.