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Prayer times in León Department
Prayer times in León Department (Nicaragua): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. León Department has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in León Department today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for León Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in León Department change through the year
Prayer times in León Department vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:05 AM and Maghrib at 6:15 PM, giving a day of 12 h 51 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:48 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day is just 11 h 24 min. The difference 1 h 28 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:39 PM |
León Department lies 76 km north-west of Managua, so Dhuhr in León Department comes about 3 minutes later than in Managua. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in León Department.
Finding the Qibla from León Department
From León Department you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 57.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 13,087 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of León Department and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for León Department
Ramadan in León Department: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:49 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:52 PM, about 12 h 52 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
León Department on the map
León Department is one of the regions of Nicaragua. Its main city, León, lies at 12.4353° N, 86.8786° W. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- León Department
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nicaragua
- Coordinates
- 12.43527, -86.87862
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 57.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,087 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in León Department
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in León Department is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:55 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:16 PM for the majority, 4:23 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of León Department (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Salah times across León Department
- Prayer times in León144,538
- Nagarote26,270
- Salah times La Paz Centro23,481
Nearby cities to León Department
- Chinandega Department35 km · north-west
- Managua Department76 km · south-east
- Estelí Department93 km · north-east
- Carazo Department99 km · south-east
- Masaya Department99 km · south-east
- Granada Department115 km · south-east
Prayer times in León Department: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in León Department?
Fajr in León Department changes with the seasons: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 4:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in León Department?
The Qibla in León Department is 57.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,087 km away.
Do prayer times in León Department differ from Managua?
Yes. León Department is 76 km from Managua, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in León Department comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Managua.
Which calculation method is used for León 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.
When is Maghrib in León Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 6:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.