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Prayer times in Celaya
Muslims living in Celaya can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Celaya is a city in Mexico, in Guanajuato, with about 340,387 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Celaya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Celaya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Celaya change through the year
Prayer times in Celaya change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:39 AM and Maghrib at 7:26 PM, for a day of 13 h 23 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:56 AM and Maghrib to 6:08 PM, and the day is just 10 h 53 min. That is a difference of 2 h 29 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:39 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:22 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Celaya is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Celaya is 214 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Celaya and distance to Makkah
In Celaya you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 44.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,688 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Celaya 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 Celaya
For those fasting in Celaya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 12 h 37 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 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 Celaya is located
Celaya is located at 20.5218° N, 100.8140° W, in Guanajuato, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Apaseo el Grande, 13 km away. Close by you will find Apaseo el Grande (13 km), Cortazar (16 km), and Villagrán (19 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Celaya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guanajuato, Mexico
- Population
- 340,387
- Coordinates
- 20.52181, -100.81399
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 44.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,688 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Celaya
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Celaya is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:51 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:06 PM for the majority, 5:24 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Celaya and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Celaya
- Apaseo el Grande13 km · east
- Cortazar16 km · west
- Villagrán19 km · west
- Apaseo el Alto21 km · east
- Comonfort23 km · north
- Juventino Rosas23 km · north-west
- Jaral del Progreso31 km · south-west
- Salvatierra35 km · south
Prayer times in Celaya: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Celaya?
Fajr in Celaya depends on the season: about 4:39 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Celaya differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Celaya is 214 km from Mexico City, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Celaya is called about 7 minutes later than in Mexico City.
What is the Qibla direction in Celaya?
The Qibla in Celaya is 44.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,688 km away.
How long is the fast in Celaya during Ramadan?
About 12 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Celaya?
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.