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Prayer times in Puerto Escondido
Muslims living in Puerto Escondido can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Puerto Escondido is a city in Mexico, in Oaxaca, with about 29,903 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates 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 Puerto Escondido
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Puerto Escondido
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Puerto Escondido change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Puerto Escondido move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:37 AM on 21 June and 5:34 AM on 21 December, a shift of 57 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:02 PM and 7:02 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 04 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 11 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Puerto Escondido comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Puerto Escondido is 453 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Puerto Escondido
The Qibla in Puerto Escondido is at 49.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,748 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 49.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Puerto Escondido
Ramadan in Puerto Escondido: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 PM, roughly 12 h 46 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 22 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Puerto Escondido is located
The coordinates of Puerto Escondido are 15.8628° N and 97.0684° W. The closest places on our site are Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz (72 km), Crucecita (100 km), and Ocotlán de Morelos (112 km). Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, the nearest administrative centre, is 72 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Oaxaca.
- Name
- Puerto Escondido
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oaxaca, Mexico
- Population
- 29,903
- Coordinates
- 15.86275, -97.06835
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 49.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,748 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Puerto Escondido
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Puerto Escondido takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 71 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 5:06 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Puerto Escondido and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Puerto Escondido
- Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz72 km · north-east
- Crucecita100 km · east
- Ocotlán de Morelos112 km · north
- Santiago Pinotepa Nacional118 km · north-west
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán135 km · north
- San Antonio de la Cal135 km · north
- Oaxaca City138 km · north
- Santa María Atzompa141 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Puerto Escondido
When is Maghrib in Puerto Escondido?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Puerto Escondido?
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.
What time is Fajr in Puerto Escondido?
Fajr in Puerto Escondido depends on the season: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Puerto Escondido differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Puerto Escondido is 453 km from Mexico City, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Puerto Escondido is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.
How long is the fast in Puerto Escondido during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.