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Prayer times in Río Grande
Residents of and visitors to Río Grande can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Río Grande is a city in Mexico, in Zacatecas, with about 32,944 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Río Grande today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Río Grande prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Río Grande change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Río Grande on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 37 min, against only 10 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:26 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Río Grande and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:42 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:30 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:26 PM |
Compared with Mexico City, Dhuhr in Río Grande is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Mexico City, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 25 minutes later than in the capital. Río Grande is 634 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Río Grande
Qibla direction for Río Grande: 41.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 13,576 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Río Grande is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Río Grande
For those fasting in Río Grande, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:43 PM and imsak at 6:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 31 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:59 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Mexico.
Where Río Grande is located
The coordinates of Río Grande are 23.8273° N and 103.0341° W. The closest places on our site are Juan Aldama (63 km), Sombrerete (66 km), and Fresnillo (75 km). Juan Aldama, the nearest administrative centre, is 63 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Zacatecas.
- Name
- Río Grande
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zacatecas, Mexico
- Population
- 32,944
- Coordinates
- 23.82733, -103.03408
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 41.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,576 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Río Grande
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Río Grande is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:34 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Río Grande (UTC−6), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Río Grande
- Juan Aldama63 km · north-west
- Sombrerete66 km · west
- Fresnillo75 km · south
- Vicente Guerrero97 km · west
- Víctor Rosales103 km · south
- Zacatecas City126 km · south
- Guadalupe Victoria130 km · north-west
- Jerez de García Salinas131 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Río Grande
Do prayer times in Río Grande differ from Mexico City?
Yes. Río Grande is 634 km from Mexico City, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Río Grande is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Mexico City.
Which calculation method is used for Río Grande?
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 Río Grande during Ramadan?
About 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Río Grande?
The Qibla in Río Grande is 41.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,576 km away.
What time is Fajr in Río Grande?
Fajr in Río Grande changes with the seasons: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.