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Prayer times in Ajalpan
Looking for the prayer times in Ajalpan? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ajalpan, Puebla. Every figure is computed for 18.3791° N, 97.2587° W, which means the times match Ajalpan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ajalpan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ajalpan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ajalpan change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ajalpan move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:31 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 07 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:58 PM and 7:08 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 14 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 02 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 | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:54 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:36 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:11 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Ajalpan is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ajalpan is 229 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ajalpan
In Ajalpan you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 48.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,580 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ajalpan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Ajalpan during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ajalpan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:36 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:27 PM, roughly 12 h 41 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 27 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Ajalpan
The coordinates of Ajalpan are 18.3791° N and 97.2587° W. The nearest cities on our site are Altepexi (4 km), Zinacatepec (5 km), and Tehuacán (17 km). Altepexi, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Puebla.
- Name
- Ajalpan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Puebla, Mexico
- Population
- 28,031
- Coordinates
- 18.37908, -97.25867
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,580 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ajalpan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ajalpan comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:08 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Ajalpan and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ajalpan
- Altepexi4 km · west
- Zinacatepec5 km · south
- Tehuacán17 km · north-west
- Ciudad Mendoza48 km · north
- Nogales51 km · north
- Río Blanco51 km · north
- Orizaba55 km · north
- Ixtaczoquitlán57 km · north
Prayer times in Ajalpan: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Ajalpan?
The Qibla in Ajalpan is 48.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,580 km away.
How long is the fast in Ajalpan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Ajalpan?
Fajr in Ajalpan changes with the seasons: about 4:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ajalpan?
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 Ajalpan differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Ajalpan is 229 km from Mexico City, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Ajalpan comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.