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Prayer times in Champotón
This page shows today’s prayer times in Champotón, Campeche, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Mexico.
Salah times in Champotón today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Champotón
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Champotón
Prayer times in Champotón change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:02 AM and Maghrib at 6:44 PM, for a day of 13 h 18 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:14 AM and Maghrib to 5:30 PM, and the day is just 10 h 58 min. The difference 2 h 20 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:02 AM | 5:26 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:44 PM |
Champotón is in a different time zone from the capital Mexico City: local time here is UTC−6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Champotón comes roughly 34 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, but the real solar difference depends on the 882 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Champotón
From Champotón you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 52.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,982 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Champotón 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Champotón
For those fasting in Champotón, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 39 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
About Champotón
Champotón lies at 19.3424° N, 90.7227° W, in Campeche, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Campeche, 59 km away. Nearby places include Campeche (59 km), Escárcega (82 km), and Ciudad del Carmen (140 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Champotón
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Campeche, Mexico
- Population
- 30,881
- Coordinates
- 19.34241, -90.72272
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 52.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,982 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Champotón
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Champotón comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:43 PM instead of 3:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Champotón, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Champotón
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Champotón
What is the Qibla direction in Champotón?
The Qibla in Champotón is 52.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,982 km away.
When is Fajr in Champotón?
Fajr in Champotón depends on the season: about 4:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Champotón?
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.
Do prayer times in Champotón differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Champotón is 882 km from Mexico City, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Champotón is called about 34 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.
How long is the fast in Champotón during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.