Regional capital · Zacapa Department
Prayer times in Zacapa
Looking for the adhan times in Zacapa? On this page 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 Zacapa, Zacapa Department. Every figure is computed for 14.9687° N, 89.5273° W, so the times reflect Zacapa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Zacapa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zacapa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zacapa change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zacapa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, against only 11 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:46 PM and 7:46 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zacapa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:29 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:36 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:19 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:46 PM |
Zacapa lies 112 km east of Guatemala City, so Dhuhr in Zacapa comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Guatemala City. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zacapa.
Qibla in Zacapa and distance to Makkah
In Zacapa you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 54.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,168 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zacapa 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.
Fasting hours in Zacapa during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zacapa: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:00 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).
Zacapa on the map
The coordinates of Zacapa are 14.9687° N and 89.5273° W. The closest places on our site are Chiquimula (19 km), Gualan (25 km), and San Luis Jilotepeque (42 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Zacapa Department.
- Name
- Zacapa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Zacapa Department, Guatemala
- Population
- 60,424
- Coordinates
- 14.96867, -89.52732
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,168 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zacapa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zacapa comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Zacapa (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Zacapa
- Chiquimula19 km · south
- Gualan25 km · north-east
- San Luis Jilotepeque42 km · south-west
- Esquipulas49 km · south-east
- Panzos49 km · north
- Guastatoya60 km · west
- Jalapa62 km · south-west
- El Estor66 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zacapa
What time is Fajr in Zacapa?
Fajr in Zacapa depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Zacapa?
The Qibla in Zacapa is 54.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,168 km away.
Do prayer times in Zacapa differ from Guatemala City?
Yes. Zacapa is 112 km from Guatemala City, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Zacapa is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Guatemala City.
When is Maghrib in Zacapa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:33 PM on 21 December and 6:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Zacapa 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.