Regional capital · Lempira Department
Prayer times in Gracias
Muslims living in Gracias can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Gracias is a regional capital in Honduras, in Lempira Department, with about 7,909 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Gracias today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gracias prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Gracias change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gracias on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 59 min, against only 11 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 7:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gracias and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:06 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:43 PM |
Compared with Tegucigalpa, Dhuhr in Gracias is called about 6 minutes later than in Tegucigalpa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Gracias is 159 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Gracias and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Gracias is at 55.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,108 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 55.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gracias
For those fasting in Gracias, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:56 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 12 h 48 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Honduras.
Gracias on the map
The coordinates of Gracias are 14.5907° N and 88.5861° W. The closest places on our site are La Iguala (13 km), Lepaera (21 km), and Belén Gualcho (26 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Lempira Department.
- Name
- Gracias
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lempira Department, Honduras
- Population
- 7,909
- Coordinates
- 14.59065, -88.58612
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,108 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gracias
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gracias comes about 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:32 PM instead of 3:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Gracias and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Gracias
- La Iguala13 km · east
- Lepaera21 km · north
- Belén Gualcho26 km · south-west
- Santa Rosa de Copán29 km · north-west
- Corquín30 km · west
- San Pedro de Copán30 km · west
- Cucuyagua32 km · west
- Atima39 km · north
Prayer times in Gracias: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Gracias?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 December and 6:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Gracias during Ramadan?
About 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gracias differ from Tegucigalpa?
Yes. Gracias is 159 km from Tegucigalpa, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Gracias comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Tegucigalpa.
What is the Qibla direction in Gracias?
The Qibla in Gracias is 55.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,108 km away.
When is Fajr in Gracias?
Fajr in Gracias changes with the seasons: about 4:06 AM on 21 June and about 4:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.