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Prayer times in Estelí Department

Prayer times in Estelí Department (Nicaragua): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Estelí Department has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in Estelí Department today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Esteli, the main city of Estelí Department. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Nicaragua we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC−6) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Estelí Department

 
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Summer and winter prayer times in Estelí Department

It helps to know how prayer times in Estelí Department move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:01 AM on 21 June and 4:47 AM on 21 December, a shift of 46 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:24 PM and 6:14 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 54 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 21 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Estelí Department (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:39 AM5:50 AM11:53 AM3:12 PM5:56 PM7:03 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:01 AM5:20 AM11:47 AM3:13 PM6:14 PM7:29 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:24 AM5:35 AM11:38 AM2:57 PM5:41 PM6:47 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice4:47 AM6:03 AM11:43 AM2:59 PM5:24 PM6:36 PM

Compared with Managua, Dhuhr in Estelí Department practically coincides with Managua, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Estelí Department is 107 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Estelí Department

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From Estelí Department you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 57.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,999 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Estelí Department and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.

Ramadan timetable for Estelí Department

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Estelí Department is at about 4:48 AM and iftar at 5:49 PM, for a fast of 12 h 51 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:36 AM and iftar to 5:55 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

Estelí Department on the map

Estelí Department is one of the regions of Nicaragua. Its main city, Esteli, lies at 13.0929° N, 86.3559° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Estelí Department
Type
Region
Part of
Nicaragua
Coordinates
13.09291, -86.35589
Time zone
UTC−6
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
57.4° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
12,999 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Estelí Department

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Estelí Department comes roughly 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:22 PM instead of 3:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:53 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Estelí Department in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.

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Prayer times in Estelí Department: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Estelí Department?

The Qibla in Estelí Department is 57.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,999 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Estelí Department?

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 Estelí Department during Ramadan?

About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Estelí Department?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 6:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

What time is Fajr in Estelí Department?

Fajr in Estelí Department depends on the season: about 4:01 AM on 21 June and about 4:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

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