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Prayer times in Masaya Department
This page gives today’s prayer times in Masaya Department, a region of Nicaragua, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Masaya Department that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Masaya; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Masaya Department
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Masaya Department
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Masaya Department
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Masaya Department on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 50 min, compared with only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 7:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:37 AM and 11:52 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Masaya Department and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:00 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Managua, Dhuhr in Masaya Department comes about 1 minute earlier than in Managua, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Masaya Department is 24 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Masaya Department
The Qibla in Masaya Department is at 58.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,042 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 58.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Masaya Department
For those fasting in Masaya Department, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 4:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Nicaragua.
Masaya Department on the map
Masaya Department is one of the regions of Nicaragua. Its main city, Masaya, lies at 11.9732° N, 86.0959° W. The region has 2 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Masaya Department
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Nicaragua
- Coordinates
- 11.97316, -86.09587
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 58.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,042 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Masaya Department
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Masaya Department comes roughly 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:20 PM instead of 3:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:52 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Masaya Department (UTC−6), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Masaya Department
- Prayer times in Masaya130,113
- Masatepe21,452
Prayer times near Masaya Department
- Granada Department16 km · east
- Carazo Department18 km · south-west
- Managua Department24 km · north-west
- Rivas Department66 km · south-east
- Boaco Department73 km · north-east
- Chontales Department81 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Masaya Department
Which calculation method is used for Masaya 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Masaya Department?
The Qibla in Masaya Department is 58.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,042 km away.
When is Maghrib in Masaya Department?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:25 PM on 21 December and 6:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Masaya Department during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Masaya Department differ from Managua?
Yes. Masaya Department is 24 km from Managua, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Masaya Department is called about 1 minute earlier than in Managua.