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Prayer times in Acajutla
This page shows today’s prayer times in Acajutla, Sonsonate Department, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in El Salvador.
Adhan times in Acajutla today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Acajutla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Acajutla by season
Prayer times in Acajutla change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:29 PM, giving a day of 12 h 56 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:01 AM and Maghrib to 5:37 PM, and the day is just 11 h 20 min. The difference 1 h 36 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| 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 | 4:14 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:44 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 | 5:01 AM | 6:18 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:49 PM |
Acajutla is located 70 km west of San Salvador, so Dhuhr in Acajutla comes roughly 3 minutes later than in San Salvador. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Acajutla.
Finding the Qibla from Acajutla
In Acajutla you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 55.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,282 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Acajutla and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Acajutla
For those fasting in Acajutla, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 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) Maghrib is at 6:09 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in El Salvador.
About Acajutla
The coordinates of Acajutla are 13.5928° N and 89.8275° W. The closest places on our site are Sonsonate (18 km), Sonzacate (20 km), and Izalco (24 km). Sonsonate, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Sonsonate Department.
- Name
- Acajutla
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sonsonate Department, El Salvador
- Population
- 22,763
- Coordinates
- 13.59278, -89.82750
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,282 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Acajutla
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Acajutla 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.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Acajutla
- Sonsonate18 km · north-east
- Sonzacate20 km · north-east
- Izalco24 km · north-east
- Ahuachapan37 km · north
- Chalchuapa47 km · north
- Santa Ana53 km · north-east
- La Libertad56 km · east
- Santa Tecla60 km · east
Prayer times in Acajutla: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Acajutla?
The Qibla in Acajutla is 55.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,282 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Acajutla?
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.
Do prayer times in Acajutla differ from San Salvador?
Yes. Acajutla is 70 km from San Salvador, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Acajutla is called about 3 minutes later than in San Salvador.
How long is the fast in Acajutla during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Acajutla?
Fajr in Acajutla depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.