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Prayer times in Ameca
Residents of and visitors to Ameca can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ameca is a city in Mexico, in Jalisco, with about 36,156 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically 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 Ameca today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ameca
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ameca
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ameca on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:52 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 23 min, against only 10 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:49 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ameca and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:39 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:28 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:35 PM |
Ameca is located 529 km west of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Ameca is called about 20 minutes later than in Mexico City. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ameca.
Qibla in Ameca and distance to Makkah
From Ameca you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 42.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,917 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ameca 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.
Fasting hours in Ameca during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ameca: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:51 PM, roughly 12 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Ameca
The coordinates of Ameca are 20.5478° N and 104.0461° W. The nearest cities on our site are Ahualulco de Mercado (19 km), Cocula (31 km), and Tala (38 km). Tala, the nearest administrative centre, is 38 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Jalisco.
- Name
- Ameca
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Population
- 36,156
- Coordinates
- 20.54783, -104.04610
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 42.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,917 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ameca
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ameca takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:19 PM for the majority, 5:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ameca and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ameca
- Ahualulco de Mercado19 km · north-east
- Cocula31 km · south-east
- Tala38 km · east
- Magdalena41 km · north
- Tequila43 km · north-east
- El Salto53 km · south-west
- Zacoalco de Torres61 km · south-east
- Santa Anita63 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ameca
What is the Qibla direction in Ameca?
The Qibla in Ameca is 42.2° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,917 km away.
How long is the fast in Ameca 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.
Do prayer times in Ameca differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Ameca is 529 km from Mexico City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ameca is called about 20 minutes later than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Ameca?
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.
When is Maghrib in Ameca?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 7:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.