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Prayer times in Tapachula
Looking for the adhan times in Tapachula? 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 Tapachula, Chiapas. Every figure is computed for 14.9107° N, 92.2645° W, which means the times match Tapachula itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Tapachula today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Tapachula prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Tapachula
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tapachula on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, against only 11 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tapachula and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:57 PM |
Tapachula is in a different time zone from the capital Mexico City: local time here is UTC−6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Tapachula is called about 27 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 885 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Tapachula
From Tapachula you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,410 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tapachula 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.
Fasting hours in Tapachula during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tapachula is around 5:13 AM and iftar at 6:11 PM, for a fast of 12 h 48 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:00 AM and iftar to 6:18 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Tapachula
The coordinates of Tapachula are 14.9107° N and 92.2645° W. The closest places on our site are Cacahoatán (14 km), Huixtla (33 km), and Motozintla de Mendoza (50 km). Cacahoatán, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Chiapas.
- Name
- Tapachula
- Local name
- Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chiapas, Mexico
- Population
- 353,706
- Coordinates
- 14.91074, -92.26452
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,410 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tapachula
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tapachula comes roughly 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Tapachula, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Tapachula
- Cacahoatán14 km · north-east
- Huixtla33 km · north-west
- Motozintla de Mendoza50 km · north
- Frontera Comalapa84 km · north
- Mapastepec90 km · north-west
- Pijijiapan133 km · north-west
- Comitán de Domínguez148 km · north
- Las Margaritas159 km · north
Prayer times in Tapachula: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Tapachula?
Fajr in Tapachula changes with the seasons: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tapachula?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Tapachula during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Tapachula differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Tapachula is 885 km from Mexico City, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Tapachula is called about 27 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Tapachula?
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.