Regional capital · León Department
Prayer times in León
This page shows today’s prayer times in León, León Department, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Nicaragua.
Adhan times in León today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for León
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in León by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in León on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 51 min, against only 11 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 7:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:40 AM and 11:55 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of León and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 lies 76 km north-west of Managua, so Dhuhr in León is called about 3 minutes later than in Managua. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in León.
Finding the Qibla from León
The Qibla in León is at 57.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,087 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 57.4°.
Fasting hours in León during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in León is at about 4:49 AM and iftar at 5:52 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 52 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:38 AM and iftar to 5:58 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About León
León lies at 12.4353° N, 86.8786° W, in León Department, in Nicaragua. Close by you will find Chichigalpa (22 km), La Paz Centro (24 km), and Corinto (32 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- León
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- León Department, Nicaragua
- Population
- 144,538
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in León
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in León is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:55 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap 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 your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of León (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Prayer times near León
- Chichigalpa22 km · north-west
- La Paz Centro24 km · south-east
- Corinto32 km · west
- Chinandega35 km · north-west
- Nagarote39 km · south-east
- El Viejo40 km · north-west
- Mateare54 km · south-east
- Ciudad Sandino66 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in León
When is Fajr in León?
Fajr in León depends on the season: 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.
Which calculation method is used for León?
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 León?
The Qibla in León is 57.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,087 km away.
When is Maghrib in León?
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.
Do prayer times in León differ from Managua?
Yes. León is 76 km from Managua, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in León is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Managua.