City · Veracruz
Prayer times in Altotonga
This page shows today’s salah times in Altotonga, Veracruz, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Mexico.
Adhan times in Altotonga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Altotonga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Altotonga change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Altotonga on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:27 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 20 min, against only 10 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:09 PM and 8:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Altotonga and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:52 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:09 PM |
Altotonga is located 201 km east of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Altotonga comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Mexico City. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Altotonga.
Qibla direction in Altotonga
The Qibla in Altotonga is at 47.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,476 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 47.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Altotonga
Ramadan in Altotonga: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:37 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:25 PM, about 12 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 29 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Altotonga
Altotonga is located at 19.7661° N, 97.2451° W, in Veracruz, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Tlapacoyan, 22 km away. Close by you will find Teziutlán (13 km), Tlapacoyan (22 km), and Perote (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Altotonga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Veracruz, Mexico
- Population
- 19,722
- Coordinates
- 19.76613, -97.24514
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 47.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,476 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Altotonga
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Altotonga comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:36 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. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Altotonga and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Altotonga
- Teziutlán13 km · north-west
- Tlapacoyan22 km · north
- Perote23 km · south
- Zaragoza32 km · west
- Banderilla38 km · south-east
- Villa Independencia38 km · north-east
- Martínez de la Torre39 km · north-east
- Xalapa43 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Altotonga
Which calculation method is used for Altotonga?
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 Altotonga 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.
When is Fajr in Altotonga?
Fajr in Altotonga changes with the seasons: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Altotonga differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Altotonga is 201 km from Mexico City, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Altotonga comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.
When is Maghrib in Altotonga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 December and 7:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.