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Prayer times in Nochistlán de Mejía
Looking for the prayer times in Nochistlán de Mejía? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nochistlán de Mejía, Zacatecas. Every figure is computed for 21.3636° N, 102.8475° W, so the times reflect Nochistlán de Mejía itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Nochistlán de Mejía today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nochistlán de Mejía
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nochistlán de Mejía
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nochistlán de Mejía on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 26 min, compared with only 10 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:29 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nochistlán de Mejía and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:36 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:29 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Nochistlán de Mejía is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes later than in the capital. Nochistlán de Mejía is 443 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nochistlán de Mejía
Qibla from Nochistlán de Mejía: 42.8° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 13,766 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nochistlán de Mejía remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Nochistlán de Mejía
Fasting in Nochistlán de Mejía, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:46 PM and imsak at 6:00 AM on the first day, 12 h 35 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:59 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
Where Nochistlán de Mejía is located
Nochistlán de Mejía lies at 21.3636° N, 102.8475° W, in Zacatecas, in Mexico. The nearest administrative centre is Teocaltiche, 29 km away. Nearby places include Teocaltiche (29 km), Villa Hidalgo (44 km), and Jalostotitlán (46 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nochistlán de Mejía
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zacatecas, Mexico
- Population
- 16,562
- Coordinates
- 21.36355, -102.84754
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 42.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,766 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nochistlán de Mejía
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nochistlán de Mejía comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:32 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:59 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nochistlán de Mejía (UTC−6), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Nochistlán de Mejía
- Teocaltiche29 km · east
- Villa Hidalgo44 km · north-east
- Jalostotitlán46 km · south-east
- San Juan de los Lagos55 km · east
- Calvillo55 km · north
- San Miguel el Alto59 km · south-east
- Tepatitlán de Morelos61 km · south
- Encarnación de Díaz65 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nochistlán de Mejía
What time is Fajr in Nochistlán de Mejía?
Fajr in Nochistlán de Mejía changes with the seasons: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nochistlán de Mejía during Ramadan?
About 12 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Nochistlán de Mejía differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Nochistlán de Mejía is 443 km from Mexico City, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nochistlán de Mejía comes roughly 15 minutes later than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Nochistlán de Mejía?
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 is the Qibla direction in Nochistlán de Mejía?
The Qibla in Nochistlán de Mejía is 42.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,766 km away.