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Prayer times in Alta Verapaz Department
Salah times in Alta Verapaz Department (Guatemala): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Alta Verapaz Department has 5 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Alta Verapaz Department
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Alta Verapaz Department prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Alta Verapaz Department by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Alta Verapaz Department on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:11 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, compared with only 11 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:48 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alta Verapaz Department and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:11 AM | 5:32 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:12 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:48 PM |
Alta Verapaz Department lies 93 km north of Guatemala City, so Dhuhr in Alta Verapaz Department comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Guatemala City. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Alta Verapaz Department.
Finding the Qibla from Alta Verapaz Department
Qibla direction for Alta Verapaz Department: 54.2° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,209 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Alta Verapaz Department remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Alta Verapaz Department during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Alta Verapaz Department is at about 5:06 AM and iftar at 6:02 PM, for a fast of 12 h 47 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:52 AM and iftar to 6:11 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Alta Verapaz Department on the map
Alta Verapaz Department is one of the regions of Guatemala. Its main city, Cobán, lies at 15.4703° N, 90.3746° W. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Alta Verapaz Department
- Local name
- Alta Verapaz
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 15.47025, -90.37455
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,209 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alta Verapaz Department
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Alta Verapaz Department comes about 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:39 PM instead of 3:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Alta Verapaz Department (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Alta Verapaz Department
- Prayer times in Cobán212,047
- Panzos71,846
- Salah times San Cristóbal Verapaz19,664
- Chisec17,018
- Prayer times in San Pedro Carchá16,353
Prayer times near Alta Verapaz Department
- Baja Verapaz Department41 km · south
- El Progreso Department76 km · south-east
- Guatemala Department93 km · south
- Quiché Department96 km · south-west
- Jalapa102 km · south-east
- Chimaltenango Department102 km · south-west
Prayer times in Alta Verapaz Department: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Alta Verapaz Department differ from Guatemala City?
Yes. Alta Verapaz Department is 93 km from Guatemala City, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Alta Verapaz Department comes about 1 minute earlier than in Guatemala City.
How long is the fast in Alta Verapaz Department during Ramadan?
About 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Alta Verapaz Department?
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 Alta Verapaz Department?
The Qibla in Alta Verapaz Department is 54.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,209 km away.
What time is Fajr in Alta Verapaz Department?
Fajr in Alta Verapaz Department changes with the seasons: about 4:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.