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Prayer times in Jacaltenango
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jacaltenango, Huehuetenango, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Guatemala.
Adhan times in Jacaltenango today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Jacaltenango prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Jacaltenango
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jacaltenango on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 04 min, compared with only 11 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:53 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jacaltenango and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:53 PM |
Jacaltenango lies 172 km north-west of Guatemala City, so Dhuhr in Jacaltenango is called about 5 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 should not be used in Jacaltenango.
Finding the Qibla from Jacaltenango
From Jacaltenango you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,312 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Jacaltenango 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 Jacaltenango
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Jacaltenango is around 5:11 AM and iftar at 6:08 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 46 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:58 AM and iftar to 6:16 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Jacaltenango on the map
The coordinates of Jacaltenango are 15.6666° N and 91.7118° W. The closest places on our site are Soloma (30 km), Huehuetenango (46 km), and Comitancillo (64 km). Soloma, the nearest administrative centre, is 30 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Huehuetenango.
- Name
- Jacaltenango
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Huehuetenango, Guatemala
- Population
- 37,171
- Coordinates
- 15.66662, -91.71177
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,312 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jacaltenango
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jacaltenango comes roughly 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:45 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Jacaltenango (UTC−6), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Jacaltenango
- Soloma30 km · east
- Huehuetenango46 km · south-east
- Comitancillo64 km · south
- Cabricán66 km · south
- Nebaj67 km · south-east
- Momostenango76 km · south-east
- San Pedro Sacatepéquez78 km · south
- San Marcos79 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jacaltenango
How long is the fast in Jacaltenango during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Jacaltenango differ from Guatemala City?
Yes. Jacaltenango is 172 km from Guatemala City, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Jacaltenango comes about 5 minutes later than in Guatemala City.
When is Maghrib in Jacaltenango?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Jacaltenango?
Fajr in Jacaltenango changes with the seasons: about 4:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Jacaltenango?
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.