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Prayer times in Orizaba
This page shows today’s salah times in Orizaba, Veracruz, worked out 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 the usual reference in Mexico.
Adhan times in Orizaba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Orizaba prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Orizaba change through the year
Prayer times in Orizaba change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:29 AM and Maghrib at 7:08 PM, for a day of 13 h 16 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 5:56 PM, and the day is just 11 h. That is a difference of 2 h 16 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:29 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:57 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:10 PM |
Orizaba is located 222 km east of Mexico City, so Dhuhr in Orizaba comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Mexico City. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Orizaba.
Qibla direction in Orizaba
The Qibla in Orizaba is at 48.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,533 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 48.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Orizaba
For those fasting in Orizaba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 12 h 40 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:37 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
Orizaba on the map
The coordinates of Orizaba are 18.8520° N and 97.0996° W. The closest places on our site are Ixtaczoquitlán (4 km), Río Blanco (6 km), and Nogales (7 km). Ixtaczoquitlán, 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 across Veracruz.
- Name
- Orizaba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Veracruz, Mexico
- Population
- 123,182
- Coordinates
- 18.85195, -97.09957
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,533 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Orizaba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Orizaba 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 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 5:08 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Orizaba, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Orizaba
- Ixtaczoquitlán4 km · east
- Río Blanco6 km · west
- Nogales7 km · west
- Ciudad Mendoza10 km · south-west
- Fortín de las Flores12 km · north-east
- Córdoba19 km · east
- Coscomatepec de Bravo25 km · north
- Huatusco36 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Orizaba
Which calculation method is used for Orizaba?
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 Orizaba during Ramadan?
About 12 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Orizaba?
Fajr in Orizaba changes with the seasons: about 4:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Orizaba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Orizaba differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Orizaba is 222 km from Mexico City, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Orizaba comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Mexico City.