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Prayer times in Michoacán
This page gives today’s prayer times in Michoacán, a region of Mexico, together with links to the 31 cities and towns of Michoacán that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Morelia; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Michoacán
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Michoacán
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Michoacán by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Michoacán on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:43 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 19 min, against only 10 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Michoacán and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
Michoacán is located 218 km west of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Michoacán is called about 8 minutes later than in Mexico City. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Michoacán.
Qibla in Michoacán and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Michoacán: 44.9° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,780 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Michoacán is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Michoacán during Ramadan
Fasting in Michoacán, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 12 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:53 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
Where Michoacán is located
Michoacán is one of the regions of Mexico. Its main city, Morelia, is at 19.7008° N, 101.1844° W. The region has 31 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Michoacán
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Mexico
- Coordinates
- 19.70078, -101.18443
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 44.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,780 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Michoacán
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Michoacán is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:08 PM for the majority, 5:25 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Cities and towns in Michoacán
- Prayer times in Morelia743,275
- Uruapan299,523
- Salah times Lázaro Cárdenas196,003
- Zamora186,102
- Prayer times in Apatzingán102,362
- Heróica Zitácuaro84,307
- Salah times La Piedad83,323
- Sahuayo de Morelos64,431
- Prayer times in Ciudad Hidalgo60,542
- Pátzcuaro55,298
- Salah times Jacona de Plancarte53,860
- Zacapu50,112
- Prayer times in Los Reyes de Salgado39,209
- Las Guacamayas37,980
- Salah times Paracho de Verduzco37,464
- Maravatío de Ocampo34,381
- Prayer times in Nueva Italia de Ruiz32,467
- Puruándiro30,571
- Salah times Tacámbaro de Codallos25,665
- Jiquilpan de Juárez24,233
- Prayer times in Yurécuaro23,843
- Purépero de Echáiz23,713
- Salah times Huetamo de Núñez21,864
- La Orilla20,126
- Prayer times in Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares18,156
- Ario de Rosales16,595
- Salah times Zinapécuaro de Figueroa15,875
- Peribán de Ramos15,434
- Prayer times in Tuzantla15,302
- Tepalcatepec15,221
- Tangancícuaro de Arista15,068
Prayer times near Michoacán
- Querétaro129 km · north-east
- Guanajuato147 km · north
- State of Mexico167 km · east
- Mexico City218 km · east
- Morelos222 km · east
- Jalisco250 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Michoacán
What is the Qibla direction in Michoacán?
The Qibla in Michoacán is 44.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,780 km away.
Do prayer times in Michoacán differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Michoacán is 218 km from Mexico City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Michoacán is called about 8 minutes later than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Michoacán?
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 Michoacán during Ramadan?
About 12 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Michoacán?
Fajr in Michoacán depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.