Region · Paraguay
Prayer times in Itapúa
This page gives today’s prayer times in Itapúa, a region of Paraguay, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Itapúa that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Encarnación; 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 Itapúa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Itapúa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Itapúa by season
Prayer times in Itapúa change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 4:13 AM and Maghrib at 7:38 PM, giving a day of 13 h 52 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 6:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:58 PM, and the day is just 10 h 25 min. The difference 3 h 27 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:39 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:45 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:10 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:04 PM |
Itapúa is located 288 km south-east of Asunción, so Dhuhr in Itapúa is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Asunción. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Itapúa.
Qibla direction in Itapúa
From Itapúa you face towards the east, at an angle of 73.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,616 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Itapúa 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 Itapúa
For those fasting in Itapúa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:33 PM and imsak at 4:48 AM on the first day, 14 h 35 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:07 PM for a fast of 13 h 44 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Paraguay.
Where Itapúa is located
Itapúa is one of the regions of Paraguay. Its main city, Encarnación, lies at 27.3318° S, 55.8666° W. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Itapúa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Paraguay
- Coordinates
- -27.33176, -55.86662
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 73.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,616 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Itapúa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Itapúa comes about 43 minutes later around the june solstice (4:21 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:51 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Itapúa (UTC−3), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Itapúa
Prayer times near Itapúa
- Caazapá136 km · north
- Misiones Department146 km · north-west
- Guairá185 km · north
- Caaguazú Department217 km · north
- Paraguarí229 km · north-west
- Alto Paraná Department237 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Itapúa
Which calculation method is used for Itapúa?
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.
How long is the fast in Itapúa during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 44 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Itapúa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 June and 7:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Itapúa?
The Qibla in Itapúa is 73.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,616 km away.
Do prayer times in Itapúa differ from Asunción?
Yes. Itapúa is 288 km from Asunción, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Itapúa is called about 7 minutes earlier than in Asunción.