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Prayer times in Cantel
Looking for the prayer times in Cantel? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Cantel, Quetzaltenango Department. Every figure is computed for 14.8115° N, 91.4554° W, which means the times match Cantel itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Cantel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Cantel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cantel change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cantel on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h, against only 11 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 7:53 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cantel and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
Cantel lies 103 km west of Guatemala City, so Dhuhr in Cantel is called about 4 minutes later than in Guatemala City. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Cantel.
Qibla direction in Cantel
Qibla direction for Cantel: 53.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,346 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Cantel is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cantel
Ramadan in Cantel: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:08 PM, roughly 12 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Cantel
The coordinates of Cantel are 14.8115° N and 91.4554° W. The nearest cities on our site are Salcajá (8 km), Quetzaltenango (8 km), and San Andrés Xecul (11 km). Salcajá, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Quetzaltenango Department.
- Name
- Cantel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Quetzaltenango Department, Guatemala
- Population
- 42,142
- Coordinates
- 14.81154, -91.45536
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,346 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cantel
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cantel takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 70 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:43 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Cantel in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Cantel
- Salcajá8 km · north
- Quetzaltenango8 km · north-west
- San Andrés Xecul11 km · north
- La Esperanza13 km · north-west
- San Francisco El Alto15 km · north
- Totonicapán15 km · north-east
- Nahualá15 km · east
- Ostuncalco19 km · west
Prayer times in Cantel: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Cantel 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Cantel?
The Qibla in Cantel is 53.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,346 km away.
Do prayer times in Cantel differ from Guatemala City?
Yes. Cantel is 103 km from Guatemala City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Cantel comes about 4 minutes later than in Guatemala City.
When is Maghrib in Cantel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 6:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Cantel?
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.