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Prayer times in Arandas
Muslims living in Arandas can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Arandas is a city in Mexico, in Jalisco, with about 52,175 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Arandas
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Arandas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Arandas
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Arandas on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 23 min, against only 10 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:28 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arandas and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:28 PM |
Arandas is located 365 km north-west of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Arandas is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Mexico City. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Arandas.
Qibla in Arandas and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Arandas: 43.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,784 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Arandas is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Arandas
Ramadan in Arandas: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:58 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:44 PM, roughly 12 h 37 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 31 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Arandas on the map
Arandas is located at 20.7055° N, 102.3451° W, in Jalisco, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Atotonilco el Alto, 24 km away. Close by you will find Atotonilco el Alto (24 km), San Miguel el Alto (37 km), and Yurécuaro (41 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Arandas
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Population
- 52,175
- Coordinates
- 20.70551, -102.34514
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 43.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,784 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arandas
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Arandas comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:30 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:57 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Arandas and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Arandas
- Atotonilco el Alto24 km · south-west
- San Miguel el Alto37 km · north
- Yurécuaro41 km · south
- Tepatitlán de Morelos45 km · west
- La Barca51 km · south-west
- La Piedad53 km · south-east
- Jalostotitlán53 km · north
- Ocotlán59 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arandas
When is Fajr in Arandas?
Fajr in Arandas changes with the seasons: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Arandas?
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 Arandas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:14 PM on 21 December and 7:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Arandas?
The Qibla in Arandas is 43.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,784 km away.
How long is the fast in Arandas during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.