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Prayer times in Veracruz
Looking for the prayer times in Veracruz? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Veracruz, Panamá Oeste Province. Every figure is computed for 8.8932° N, 79.6234° W, so the times reflect Veracruz itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Veracruz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Veracruz
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Veracruz change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Veracruz move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:44 AM on 21 June and 5:13 AM on 21 December, a shift of 29 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 6:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 39 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 37 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with Panama City, Dhuhr in Veracruz comes at almost exactly the same time as Panama City, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. Veracruz is 16 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Veracruz and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Veracruz is at 62.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,600 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 62.0°.
Fasting hours in Veracruz during Ramadan
Ramadan in Veracruz: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:27 PM, about 13 h of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Veracruz is located
The coordinates of Veracruz are 8.8932° N and 79.6234° W. The nearest cities on our site are Arraiján (6 km), Ancón (11 km), and Panama City (16 km). Arraiján, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Panamá Oeste Province.
- Name
- Veracruz
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Panamá Oeste Province, Panama
- Population
- 17,144
- Coordinates
- 8.89319, -79.62338
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 62.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,600 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Veracruz
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Veracruz takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Veracruz, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Veracruz
- Arraiján6 km · north
- Ancón11 km · north-east
- Panama City16 km · north-east
- La Chorrera17 km · west
- San Miguelito24 km · north-east
- Juan Díaz26 km · north-east
- Alcalde Díaz27 km · north
- Chilibre29 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Veracruz
How long is the fast in Veracruz during Ramadan?
About 13 h 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 Veracruz?
The Qibla in Veracruz is 62.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,600 km away.
When is Fajr in Veracruz?
Fajr in Veracruz depends on the season: about 4:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Veracruz?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 6:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Veracruz?
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.