City · Izabal Department
Prayer times in El Estor
This page shows today’s prayer times in El Estor, Izabal 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Guatemala.
Salah times in El Estor today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for El Estor
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in El Estor
It is useful to know how prayer times in El Estor move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:07 AM on 21 June and 5:02 AM on 21 December, a shift of 55 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:32 PM and 6:31 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 03 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 12 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:19 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:44 PM |
El Estor lies 161 km north-east of Guatemala City, so Dhuhr in El Estor comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Guatemala City. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in El Estor.
Finding the Qibla from El Estor
Qibla direction for El Estor: 54.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,114 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in El Estor remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in El Estor during Ramadan
For those fasting in El Estor, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:58 PM and imsak at 5:02 AM on the first day, 12 h 46 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:06 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.
El Estor on the map
El Estor is located at 15.5322° N, 89.3311° W, in Izabal Department, in Guatemala. The nearest administrative centre is Panzos, 36 km away. Nearby places include Panzos (36 km), Gualan (46 km), and Morales (53 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- El Estor
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Izabal Department, Guatemala
- Population
- 20,489
- Coordinates
- 15.53221, -89.33111
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,114 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in El Estor
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in El Estor is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 71 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in El Estor and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near El Estor
- Panzos36 km · south-west
- Gualan46 km · south
- Morales53 km · east
- Zacapa66 km · south
- Lívingston70 km · north-east
- Puerto Barrios81 km · east
- Chiquimula85 km · south
- Poptún89 km · north
Prayer times in El Estor: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for El Estor?
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 El Estor?
The Qibla in El Estor is 54.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,114 km away.
How long is the fast in El Estor 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.
When is Fajr in El Estor?
Fajr in El Estor depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in El Estor?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:32 PM on 21 December and 6:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.