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Prayer times in Izabal Department
This page gives today’s prayer times in Izabal Department, a region of Guatemala, together with links to the 4 cities of Izabal Department that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Puerto Barrios; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Izabal Department today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Izabal Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Izabal Department
It is useful to know how prayer times in Izabal Department move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:04 AM on 21 June and 5:00 AM on 21 December, a difference of 56 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:28 PM and 6:28 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 04 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 12 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:17 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:05 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:41 PM |
Compared with Guatemala City, Dhuhr in Izabal Department comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Guatemala City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Izabal Department is 238 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Izabal Department
The Qibla in Izabal Department is at 55.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,038 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 55.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Izabal Department
For those fasting in Izabal Department, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 12 h 46 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:03 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Guatemala.
About Izabal Department
Izabal Department is one of the regions of Guatemala. Its main city, Puerto Barrios, is at 15.7272° N, 88.5979° W. The region has 4 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Izabal Department
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Guatemala
- Coordinates
- 15.72724, -88.59787
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,038 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Izabal Department
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Izabal Department comes roughly 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:32 PM instead of 3:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Izabal Department and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Izabal Department
- Prayer times in Puerto Barrios100,593
- El Estor20,489
- Salah times Morales18,994
- Lívingston17,923
Nearby cities to Izabal Department
- Zacapa Department131 km · south-west
- Chiquimula Department145 km · south-west
- El Progreso Department185 km · south-west
- Petén Department192 km · north-west
- Alta Verapaz Department192 km · west
- Jalapa193 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Izabal Department
How long is the fast in Izabal Department during Ramadan?
About 12 h 46 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 Izabal 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.
When is Fajr in Izabal Department?
Fajr in Izabal Department changes with the seasons: about 4:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Izabal Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 6:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Izabal Department?
The Qibla in Izabal Department is 55.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,038 km away.