City · Chimaltenango Department
Prayer times in Zaragoza
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zaragoza, Chimaltenango 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 commonly used in Guatemala.
Prayer times in Zaragoza today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zaragoza prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zaragoza change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zaragoza on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h, against only 11 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zaragoza and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:52 PM |
Zaragoza lies 41 km west of Guatemala City, so Dhuhr in Zaragoza is called about 2 minutes later than in Guatemala City. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zaragoza.
Qibla direction in Zaragoza
The Qibla in Zaragoza is at 54.3° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,308 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 54.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zaragoza
Ramadan in Zaragoza: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:05 PM, roughly 12 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 20 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Zaragoza is located
Zaragoza is located at 14.6497° N, 90.8903° W, in Chimaltenango Department, in Guatemala. The nearest administrative centre is Patzicía, 4 km away. Close by you will find Patzicía (4 km), San Andrés Itzapa (6 km), and Chimaltenango (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zaragoza
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chimaltenango Department, Guatemala
- Population
- 24,022
- Coordinates
- 14.64968, -90.89034
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,308 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zaragoza
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zaragoza comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:41 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:11 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 Zaragoza (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Zaragoza
- Patzicía4 km · south-west
- San Andrés Itzapa6 km · south-east
- Chimaltenango7 km · east
- Comalapa10 km · north
- El Tejar11 km · east
- Patzún14 km · west
- Tecpán Guatemala17 km · north-west
- Sumpango17 km · east
Prayer times in Zaragoza: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Zaragoza?
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 Zaragoza differ from Guatemala City?
Yes. Zaragoza is 41 km from Guatemala City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Zaragoza comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Guatemala City.
How long is the fast in Zaragoza during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Zaragoza?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:35 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Zaragoza?
Fajr in Zaragoza depends on the season: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.