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Prayer times in Palenque
Residents of and visitors to Palenque can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Palenque is a city in Mexico, in Chiapas, with about 42,947 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Palenque
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Palenque prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Palenque change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Palenque move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:12 AM on 21 June and 5:16 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 03 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:39 PM and 6:45 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 11 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 05 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:52 PM |
Palenque is in a different time zone from the capital Mexico City: local time here is UTC−6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Palenque comes about 29 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, but the real solar difference comes from the 783 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Palenque
Qibla from Palenque: 52.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,211 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Palenque is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Palenque during Ramadan
For those fasting in Palenque, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:07 PM and imsak at 5:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 43 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:16 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
About Palenque
The coordinates of Palenque are 17.5091° N and 91.9813° W. The closest places on our site are Emiliano Zapata (34 km), Yajalón (53 km), and Tenosique (59 km). Emiliano Zapata, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Chiapas.
- Name
- Palenque
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chiapas, Mexico
- Population
- 42,947
- Coordinates
- 17.50914, -91.98125
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 52.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,211 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Palenque
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Palenque comes about 73 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Palenque and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Palenque
- Emiliano Zapata34 km · north-east
- Yajalón53 km · south-west
- Tenosique59 km · east
- Ocosingo68 km · south
- Macuspana71 km · north-west
- Río de Teapa102 km · west
- Teapa103 km · west
- Playas del Rosario108 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Palenque
When is Maghrib in Palenque?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 6:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Palenque?
Fajr in Palenque depends on the season: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Palenque during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 43 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Palenque?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Palenque?
The Qibla in Palenque is 52.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,211 km away.