Regional capital · Guatemala
Prayer times in Escuintla
Muslims living in Escuintla can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Escuintla is a regional capital in Guatemala, with about 156,313 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Escuintla
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Escuintla
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Escuintla
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Escuintla on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 58 min, against only 11 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 7:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Escuintla and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:06 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:52 PM |
Compared with Guatemala City, Dhuhr in Escuintla comes about 1 minute later than in Guatemala City, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Escuintla is 48 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Escuintla
Qibla from Escuintla: 54.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,321 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Escuintla is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Escuintla during Ramadan
Ramadan in Escuintla: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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 49 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).
About Escuintla
Escuintla lies at 14.3010° N, 90.7882° W, in Guatemala. Nearby places include Masagua (13 km), Palín (15 km), and Alotenango (21 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Escuintla
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Escuintla, Guatemala
- Population
- 156,313
- Coordinates
- 14.30097, -90.78816
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,321 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Escuintla
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Escuintla comes about 69 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:40 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.
If you are travelling to Escuintla, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Escuintla
- Masagua13 km · south-west
- Palín15 km · north-east
- Alotenango21 km · north
- Santa María de Jesús23 km · north
- Ciudad Vieja25 km · north
- Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa26 km · west
- Amatitlán26 km · north-east
- Yepocapa29 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Escuintla
How long is the fast in Escuintla during Ramadan?
About 12 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Escuintla?
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 Escuintla?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 6:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Escuintla differ from Guatemala City?
Yes. Escuintla is 48 km from Guatemala City, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Escuintla comes about 1 minute later than in Guatemala City.
What is the Qibla direction in Escuintla?
The Qibla in Escuintla is 54.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,321 km away.