Regional capital · Herrera Province
Prayer times in Chitré
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chitré, Herrera Province, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Panama.
Adhan times in Chitré today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Chitré prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chitré
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chitré on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, compared with only 11 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:14 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chitré and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Panama City, Dhuhr in Chitré is called about 4 minutes later than in Panama City, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Chitré is 152 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Chitré
Qibla from Chitré: 62.0° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 12,727 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Chitré remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Chitré
Fasting in Chitré, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:33 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Panama.
About Chitré
The coordinates of Chitré are 7.9601° N and 80.4288° W. The closest places on our site are Las Tablas (27 km), Penonomé (63 km), and Santiago (63 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Herrera Province.
- Name
- Chitré
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Herrera Province, Panama
- Population
- 8,969
- Coordinates
- 7.96011, -80.42876
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,727 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chitré
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chitré takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:51 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Chitré, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Chitré
- Las Tablas27 km · south-east
- Penonomé63 km · north
- Santiago63 km · west
- La Chorrera124 km · north-east
- Veracruz136 km · north-east
- Arraiján139 km · north-east
- Ancón147 km · north-east
- Panama City152 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chitré
When is Maghrib in Chitré?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 6:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Chitré during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Chitré?
The Qibla in Chitré is 62.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,727 km away.
Do prayer times in Chitré differ from Panama City?
Yes. Chitré is 152 km from Panama City, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Chitré comes about 4 minutes later than in Panama City.
What time is Fajr in Chitré?
Fajr in Chitré depends on the season: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.