City · Hidalgo
Prayer times in Actopan
Residents of and visitors to Actopan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Actopan is a city in Mexico, in Hidalgo, with about 32,276 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Actopan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Actopan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Actopan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Actopan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:32 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 22 min, against only 10 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 8:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:28 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Actopan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:15 PM |
Actopan lies 95 km north of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Actopan is called about 1 minute earlier than in Mexico City. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Actopan.
Qibla in Actopan and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Actopan is at 46.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,568 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 46.4°.
Fasting hours in Actopan during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Actopan is around 5:44 AM and iftar at 6:31 PM, for a fast of 12 h 37 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:26 AM and iftar to 6:43 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Actopan
The coordinates of Actopan are 20.2690° N and 98.9422° W. The nearest cities on our site are Progreso de Obregón (26 km), Pachuca (28 km), and Mixquiahuala de Juárez (29 km). Progreso de Obregón, the nearest administrative centre, is 26 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Hidalgo.
- Name
- Actopan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hidalgo, Mexico
- Population
- 32,276
- Coordinates
- 20.26896, -98.94216
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 46.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,568 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Actopan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Actopan comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Actopan, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Actopan
- Progreso de Obregón26 km · west
- Pachuca28 km · south-east
- Mixquiahuala de Juárez29 km · west
- La Providencia Siglo XXI33 km · south-east
- Ixmiquilpan37 km · north-west
- Don Antonio44 km · south
- Tequixquiac45 km · south-west
- Tizayuca48 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Actopan
Which calculation method is used for Actopan?
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 is the Qibla direction in Actopan?
The Qibla in Actopan is 46.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,568 km away.
Do prayer times in Actopan differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Actopan is 95 km from Mexico City, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Actopan comes about 1 minute earlier than in Mexico City.
When is Maghrib in Actopan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Actopan 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.