City · Jalisco (Ameca)
Prayer times in El Salto
This page shows today’s prayer times in El Salto, Jalisco (Ameca), calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Mexico.
Today’s prayer times in El Salto
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for El Salto
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in El Salto by season
Prayer times in El Salto change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:54 AM and Maghrib at 7:41 PM, giving a day of 13 h 22 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:10 AM and Maghrib to 6:23 PM, and the day is just 10 h 54 min. That is a difference of 2 h 28 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:49 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:19 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:29 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:38 PM |
El Salto is located 571 km west of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in El Salto comes about 21 minutes later than in Mexico City. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in El Salto.
Finding the Qibla from El Salto
In El Salto you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 41.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,967 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of El Salto 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 El Salto during Ramadan
Ramadan in El Salto: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:53 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).
Where El Salto is located
The coordinates of El Salto are 20.3333° N and 104.5000° W. The closest places on our site are Ameca (53 km), Autlán de Navarro (64 km), and El Grullo (66 km). Ameca, the nearest administrative centre, is 53 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Jalisco.
- Name
- El Salto
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jalisco, Mexico
- Population
- 22,550
- Coordinates
- 20.33333, -104.50000
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 41.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,967 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in El Salto
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in El Salto comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:38 PM instead of 4:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in El Salto and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to El Salto
- Ameca53 km · north-east
- Autlán de Navarro64 km · south
- El Grullo66 km · south-east
- Ahualulco de Mercado68 km · north-east
- Cocula71 km · east
- Ixtlán del Río79 km · north
- Puerto Vallarta82 km · north-west
- Magdalena84 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Salto
When is Maghrib in El Salto?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:23 PM on 21 December and 7:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in El Salto 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.
Which calculation method is used for El Salto?
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.
Do prayer times in El Salto differ from Mexico City?
Yes. El Salto is 571 km from Mexico City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in El Salto comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Mexico City.
When is Fajr in El Salto?
Fajr in El Salto changes with the seasons: about 4:54 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.