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Prayer times in Acámbaro

This page shows today’s prayer times in Acámbaro, Guanajuato, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Mexico.

Adhan times in Acámbaro today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Mexico we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−6) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Acámbaro prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Acámbaro change through the year

Prayer times in Acámbaro change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:40 AM and Maghrib at 7:25 PM, for a day of 13 h 21 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:55 AM and Maghrib to 6:09 PM, and the day is just 10 h 55 min. The difference 2 h 25 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Acámbaro (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:34 AM6:47 AM12:50 PM4:14 PM6:54 PM8:03 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:40 AM6:04 AM12:45 PM4:06 PM7:25 PM8:44 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:19 AM6:32 AM12:35 PM3:59 PM6:38 PM7:47 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:55 AM7:13 AM12:41 PM3:47 PM6:09 PM7:23 PM

Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Acámbaro comes about 6 minutes later than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Acámbaro is 180 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Acámbaro and distance to Makkah

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In Acámbaro you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 45.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,720 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Acámbaro 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.

Ramadan timetable for Acámbaro

For those fasting in Acámbaro, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 12 h 38 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:51 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.

Where Acámbaro is located

The coordinates of Acámbaro are 20.0325° N and 100.7243° W. The nearest cities on our site are Zinapécuaro de Figueroa (22 km), Salvatierra (26 km), and Maravatío de Ocampo (33 km). Zinapécuaro de Figueroa, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Guanajuato.

Name
Acámbaro
Type
City
Part of
Guanajuato, Mexico
Population
57,972
Coordinates
20.03248, -100.72434
Time zone
UTC−6
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
45.1° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
13,720 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Acámbaro

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Acámbaro is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:06 PM for the majority, 5:23 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

If you are travelling to Acámbaro, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.

Nearby cities to Acámbaro

Prayer times in Acámbaro: questions and answers

Do prayer times in Acámbaro differ from Mexico City?

Yes. Acámbaro is 180 km from Mexico City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Acámbaro comes about 6 minutes later than in Mexico City.

When is Maghrib in Acámbaro?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 7:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

What is the Qibla direction in Acámbaro?

The Qibla in Acámbaro is 45.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,720 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Acámbaro?

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 time is Fajr in Acámbaro?

Fajr in Acámbaro depends on the season: about 4:40 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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