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Prayer times in Salamanca
Muslims living in Salamanca can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Salamanca is a city in Mexico, in Guanajuato, with about 160,682 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Salamanca today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Salamanca
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Salamanca by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Salamanca on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 23 min, against only 10 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:24 PM and 8:47 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Salamanca and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
Salamanca is located 251 km north-west of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Salamanca is called about 8 minutes later than in Mexico City. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Salamanca.
Finding the Qibla from Salamanca
The Qibla in Salamanca is at 44.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,712 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 44.5°.
Fasting hours in Salamanca during Ramadan
Fasting in Salamanca, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:40 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 37 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:52 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 Salamanca is located
The coordinates of Salamanca are 20.5698° N and 101.1977° W. The nearest cities on our site are Valle de Santiago (20 km), Irapuato (20 km), and Villagrán (22 km). Valle de Santiago, the nearest administrative centre, is 20 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Guanajuato.
- Name
- Salamanca
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guanajuato, Mexico
- Population
- 160,682
- Coordinates
- 20.56979, -101.19770
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 44.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,712 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Salamanca
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Salamanca comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:25 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:52 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Salamanca (UTC−6), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Salamanca
- Valle de Santiago20 km · south
- Irapuato20 km · north-west
- Villagrán22 km · east
- Juventino Rosas23 km · east
- Jaral del Progreso26 km · south-east
- Cortazar26 km · east
- Abasolo37 km · west
- Celaya40 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Salamanca
What is the Qibla direction in Salamanca?
The Qibla in Salamanca is 44.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,712 km away.
Do prayer times in Salamanca differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Salamanca is 251 km from Mexico City, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Salamanca comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Salamanca?
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.
How long is the fast in Salamanca 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.
When is Fajr in Salamanca?
Fajr in Salamanca depends on the season: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.