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Prayer times in Pijijiapan
Looking for the prayer times in Pijijiapan? Below 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 Pijijiapan, Chiapas. Every figure is computed for 15.6862° N, 93.2094° W, so the times reflect Pijijiapan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Pijijiapan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Pijijiapan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Pijijiapan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Pijijiapan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 04 min, against only 11 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 8:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pijijiapan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:43 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:59 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Pijijiapan comes about 24 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 31 minutes earlier than in the capital. Pijijiapan is 753 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Pijijiapan and distance to Makkah
In Pijijiapan you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 52.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,439 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Pijijiapan 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 Pijijiapan
Ramadan in Pijijiapan: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:14 PM, roughly 12 h 46 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 22 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Pijijiapan is located
Pijijiapan is located at 15.6862° N, 93.2094° W, in Chiapas, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Villaflores, 61 km away. Close by you will find Mapastepec (43 km), Villaflores (61 km), and Tonalá (74 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pijijiapan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chiapas, Mexico
- Population
- 50,079
- Coordinates
- 15.68618, -93.20938
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 52.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,439 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pijijiapan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Pijijiapan comes about 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Pijijiapan (UTC−6), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Pijijiapan
- Mapastepec43 km · south-east
- Villaflores61 km · north
- Tonalá74 km · north-west
- Arriaga96 km · north-west
- Venustiano Carranza100 km · north-east
- Huixtla100 km · south-east
- Suchiapa105 km · north
- Motozintla de Mendoza109 km · east
Prayer times in Pijijiapan: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Pijijiapan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Pijijiapan?
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 Pijijiapan differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Pijijiapan is 753 km from Mexico City, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Pijijiapan comes about 24 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.
How long is the fast in Pijijiapan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Pijijiapan?
Fajr in Pijijiapan changes with the seasons: about 4:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.