Regional capital · Ancash
Prayer times in Huaraz
This page shows today’s prayer times in Huaraz, Ancash, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Peru.
Adhan times in Huaraz today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Huaraz prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Huaraz
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Huaraz on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:30 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 41 min, compared with only 11 h 34 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Huaraz and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:30 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:42 PM |
Compared with Lima, Dhuhr in Huaraz comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Lima, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes later than in the capital. Huaraz is 285 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Huaraz
The Qibla in Huaraz is at 70.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,214 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 70.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Huaraz
Ramadan in Huaraz: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:38 PM, roughly 13 h 40 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 23 min, shorter by 18 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Huaraz
Huaraz is located at 9.5261° S, 77.5287° W, in Ancash, in Peru. Close by you will find Centenario (1 km), Huarmey (91 km), and Yanacancha (125 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Huaraz
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ancash, Peru
- Population
- 118,836
- Coordinates
- -9.52614, -77.52869
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 70.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 13,214 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Huaraz
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Huaraz comes about 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:22 PM instead of 3:31 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Huaraz in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Huaraz
- Centenario1 km · north
- Huarmey91 km · south-west
- Yanacancha125 km · south-east
- Chimbote127 km · north-west
- Paramonga131 km · south
- Coishco132 km · north-west
- Barranca139 km · south
- Huánuco148 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Huaraz
How long is the fast in Huaraz during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Huaraz?
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 Huaraz?
The Qibla in Huaraz is 70.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 13,214 km away.
When is Maghrib in Huaraz?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 June and 6:29 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Huaraz?
Fajr in Huaraz depends on the season: about 4:30 AM on 21 December and about 5:10 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.