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Prayer times in Choluteca Department
Salah times in Choluteca Department (Honduras): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Choluteca Department has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Choluteca Department today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Choluteca Department prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Choluteca Department
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Choluteca Department on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:04 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 55 min, against only 11 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Choluteca Department and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:15 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:06 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:39 PM |
Compared with Tegucigalpa, Dhuhr in Choluteca Department practically coincides with Tegucigalpa, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Choluteca Department is 86 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Choluteca Department
In Choluteca Department you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 56.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,061 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Choluteca Department and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Choluteca Department
Fasting in Choluteca Department, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:52 PM and imsak at 4:51 AM on the first day, 12 h 51 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:59 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Honduras.
About Choluteca Department
Choluteca Department is one of the regions of Honduras. Its main city, Ciudad Choluteca, is at 13.3057° N, 87.1788° W. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Choluteca Department
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Honduras
- Coordinates
- 13.30569, -87.17882
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 56.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,061 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Choluteca Department
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Choluteca Department comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:25 PM instead of 3:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:56 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Choluteca Department, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Cities and towns in Choluteca Department
- Prayer times in Ciudad Choluteca75,872
- Marcovia24,646
Nearby cities to Choluteca Department
- Valle Department42 km · north-west
- El Paraíso Department79 km · north-east
- Francisco Morazán Department86 km · north
- La Paz Department125 km · north-west
- Comayagua Department137 km · north
- Intibucá Department154 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Choluteca Department
What time is Fajr in Choluteca Department?
Fajr in Choluteca Department depends on the season: about 4:04 AM on 21 June and about 4:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Choluteca Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 6:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Choluteca Department during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 51 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 Choluteca Department?
The Qibla in Choluteca Department is 56.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,061 km away.
Do prayer times in Choluteca Department differ from Tegucigalpa?
Yes. Choluteca Department is 86 km from Tegucigalpa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Choluteca Department practically coincides with Tegucigalpa.