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Prayer times in Compostela
Muslims living in Compostela can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Compostela is a city in Mexico, in Nayarit, with about 17,573 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Compostela today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Compostela prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Compostela change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Compostela on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:53 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 26 min, compared with only 10 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Compostela and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:53 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:32 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:38 PM |
Compostela is in a different time zone from the capital Mexico City: local time here is UTC−7. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Compostela is called about 37 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 635 km that separate them.
Qibla in Compostela and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Compostela is at 41.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,919 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 41.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Compostela
Ramadan in Compostela: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:08 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:54 PM, roughly 12 h 36 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 32 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Compostela
Compostela is located at 21.2373° N, 104.9006° W, in Nayarit, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Xalisco, 23 km away. Close by you will find Xalisco (23 km), Tepic (30 km), and Ixtlán del Río (60 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Compostela
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nayarit, Mexico
- Population
- 17,573
- Coordinates
- 21.23733, -104.90064
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 41.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,919 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Compostela
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Compostela comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:40 PM instead of 3:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:07 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Compostela, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Compostela
- Xalisco23 km · north
- Tepic30 km · north
- Ixtlán del Río60 km · east
- San José del Valle63 km · south-west
- Ixtapa66 km · south-west
- Mezcales69 km · south-west
- Bucerías70 km · south-west
- Santiago Ixcuintla71 km · north-west
Prayer times in Compostela: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Compostela?
Fajr in Compostela changes with the seasons: about 3:53 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Compostela?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Compostela?
The Qibla in Compostela is 41.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,919 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Compostela?
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 Compostela differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Compostela is 635 km from Mexico City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Compostela is called about 37 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.